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Gastric acid is a major defense against bacteria in food and the development of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
0 votesInflammation in the stomach lining can disrupt normal gastric acid production, allowing bacteria to migrate into the small intestine and proliferate due to the less acidic environment.
0 votesGastritis, especially when chronic, can lead to decreased stomach acid production (hypochlorhydria).
0 votesGastritis can also disrupt normal stomach motility, leading to slower movement of food through the digestive tract, creating a conducive environment for bacterial overgrowth.
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