Which acid is produced in our stomach? What happens if there is an excess of acid in the
stomach? How can its effect be cured?

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Concentrated hydrochloric acid is produced in our stomach which is lined with a mucus membrane which protects the inner wall of stomach. It is produced in excess acidity, ulcer, inflammation in stomach are observed.
It can be cured by neutralizing the excess acid by mild bases like $N a_{2} C O_{3} / M g (O H)_{2}$ etc. These mild bases are called antacids.

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