Hyperchlorhydria is usually defined as having a pH less than 2.
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Reacidification time is vitally important in determining hypochlorhydria, hyperchlorhydria and achlorhydria.
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Having high levels of gastric acid is called hyperchlorhydria.
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Many people believe that hyperchlorhydria can cause stomach ulcers.
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The Heidelberg Diagnostic test is used to diagnose Hypochlorhydria ( reduced acid production ), Hyperchlorhydria ( excessive acid production ), Achlorhydria ( no acid production ), Pyloric Insufficiency, Heavy Stomach Mucus ( from infection or ulceration ), Acute and Sub-acute Gastritis.