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Achlorhydria is the inability to produce gastric acid, often caused by gastric atrophy, which affects about 15% of older individuals and is linked to Helicobacter pylori infection. While usually asymptomatic, it can lead to deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and calcium, and increases the risk of enteric infections and certain cancers. The condition may also interfere with the absorption of specific medications and is associated with hypergastrinaemia.

Author
Francisco Esquivel
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