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agranulocytosis
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a life-threatening condition with severely low levels of neutrophils
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alopecia
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loss of hair usually of the scalp in round patches, but may occur anywhere on the body where hair normally grows
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antacids
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medications that neutralizes excess stomach acid
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arthralgia
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a painful joint
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstrual periods and cramps
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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a condition in which acidic gastric fluid flows backward into the esophagus, resulting in frequent dyspepsia/heartburn
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gynecomastia
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an overdevelopment or enlargement of breast tissue in males
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hydrochloric acid (HCl)
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a strong acid that is a component of gastric juices
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hyperacidity
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a condition in which the level of gastric acid/hydrochloric acid is excessive, causing GI discomfort
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neutropenia
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abnormally few neutrophils in the blood, leading to possible infection; an undesirable side effect of some cancer treatments
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pepsin
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a digestive enzyme produced by cells in the stomach lining
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peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
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open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine from excessive acid or corrosive chemicals/medications
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prostaglandins
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a naturally occurring compound in the body that protects the stomach lining from acid
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rebound hyperacidity
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the production of additional acid after the effects of an antacid wear off
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tetany
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a condition in which the body experiences intermittent muscle spasms
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transaminase
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an enzyme that helps with breakdown and metabolism of amino acids
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
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a rare medical condition characterized by excessive production of stomach acid