Low acidity while water fasting

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Asked for Male, 33 Years

I recently decided to go thru a 5 day water fast. On the 3rd day of the fast I noticed burning and felt acid reflux. I checked online and found that this is due to low acid levels in stomach. I took some ACV diluted in water and the issue was resolved temporarily. I couldn't drink water much as whenever I did so the problem used to resurface. Can you please suggest what can be done to prevent this? Is my water too alkaline? Any medications? Right now I am out of the fast and have no issues. It's only when fasting.

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Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad

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Acid reflux acidity happen due to gastritis the fast may have precipitated gastritis the gastritis needs a proper treatment a complete course of medicines for minimum one and half to two or three months depending upon various factors

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