Question

Please, any help appreciated! :) Why is the long term use of antacids detrimental to acid-base balance???

Answer 1

The more antacids used, the less acidity there is. If you use antacids too much, there will not be a balance of acids and bases

Answer 2

thanks.. :) could you (or anyone) be a little more detailed. im a little confused on it. sorry.

Answer 3

Just to be simple here, lets say the pH level is very acidic. So you use an antacid to lower the acidity level. You want to use a reasonable amount so you get a balanced pH level. If you use too much, the pH level will start going towards the basic side. So the lont term use of antacids is detrimental to the acid-base balance

Answer 4

On a larger scale, if you use antacids too much, on many compounds, then these compounds will turn into bases and there will be more bases than acidic compounds.

Answer 5

awesome, thanks soo much. that totally clears it up. :)