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  • Isovaleric acidaemia

    Isovaleric acidaemia (IVA) is a rare, but potentially serious, inherited condition. It means the body can’t process the amino acid leucine. This causes a harmful build-up of this substance in blood and urine.

  • Heartburn and acid reflux

    Find out more about heartburn, a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it may be gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

  • Glutaric aciduria type 1

    Glutaric aciduria type 1 (GA1) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can’t process certain amino acids, causing a harmful build-up of substances in the blood and urine.

  • Acid and chemical burns

    Find out about acid and chemical burns including what causes them, where to get help, how to do first aid, and how they're treated.

  • Vitamins and minerals - B vitamins and folic acid

    Find out about the types of B vitamins (including folic acid), such as what they do, how much you need and good sources of them.

  • Maple syrup urine disease

    Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare but serious inherited condition. It means the body can't process certain amino acids.

  • Homocystinuria

    Homocystinuria (HCU) is a rare but potentially serious inherited condition where the body can't process the amino acid methionine.

  • Antacids

    Find out about antacids, a type of medicine used to control the acid levels in the stomach.

  • Vitamins and minerals - Vitamin C

    Find out about vitamin C (also called ascorbic acid), including what it does, how much you need, and good sources of it.

  • Stomach ulcer - Treatment

    Read about the main treatments for stomach ulcers, including antibiotics and medications to reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.