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Stomach acid is normal. Vomit is normally acid but does not have to be. The stomach acid is a weak solution of hydrochloric acid, HCl.

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Which acid makes vomit sour?

Hydrochloric acid makes vomit sour.


Is vomit acidic alkali or neutral?

Vomit has an acid pH.


Why is vomit acidic?

Vomit is acidic because it contains stomach acid, which is produced by the stomach to help break down food. When a person vomits, the stomach acid is expelled along with the contents of the stomach, resulting in the acidic nature of vomit.


What happens for your baby to power vomit?

your baby will have acid reflex


Can vomit contain infectious pathogens?

yes. vomit is no longer in the body. stomach acid is a dilution of HCl (Hydro-Chloric Acid) this is what breaks down food. if the food is outside of the body (i.e. vomit) it can spread pathogens, such as salmanilla, Typhoid, and Hepatitus to name a few. the short answer is yes. treat vomit as a dangerous body fluid.


Is vomit acidic and what factors contribute to its acidity?

Yes, vomit is acidic. Factors that contribute to its acidity include the presence of stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and partially digested food in the vomit.


What chemical will a person lose when they vomit?

When we vomit, we vomit up the hydrochloric acid (HCl) in our stomach as well as the food that may be in there. This often results in a burning feeling in our esophagus as well as a bitter taste in our mouth.


What happens when you vomit into yourlungs and what should you do?

If you vomit into your lungs you need to seek immediate medical attention. With vomit inside your lungs, the vomit acts as acid and starts to break down your lungs. This is the equivalent to drowning outside of water.


What is vomit's chemical equation?

Vomit is a complex mixture of substances, predominantly composed of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid), water, electrolytes, and partially digested food. The exact chemical composition can vary depending on an individual's diet and health.


Is it normal to vomit stomach acid?

Yes, it can be normal to vomit stomach acid, especially if you are experiencing nausea or have an empty stomach. This often occurs in cases of severe vomiting, acid reflux, or certain gastrointestinal conditions. However, if vomiting stomach acid is frequent or accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying issues.


How do you tell the difference between bilious and nonbilious vomit?

Bilious often mean you feel like vomiting. Bilious vomit is high in acidic and yellow looking. Non bilious vomit is just food that you vomit up and it may have different colors (from the food you have ingested in it) but not the acidic yellow color. If one vomits too often then the stomach only has acid in it and that's what you will vomit up.


If you only drink water can you still vomit and lose weight?

If you only drink water, and don't eat anything, there is no need to vomit(as you will only vomit out stomach acid), you will already lose weight, and probably be hospitalized sooner or later from problems arising from nutritional deficits.