
Gastric Rupture Following Ingestion of Sodium Bicarbonate
Specialty: | Gastroenterology General Surgery |
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Description: | A person may take sodium bicarbonate to relieve indigestion. Taking sodium bicarbonate can result in the generation of enough carbon dioxide gas to rupture the stomach. |
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