Achlorhydria is a deficiency of hydrochloric acid within the stomach. It may be a normal variant or the result of gastric mucosal atrophy.
In the latter case, the decrease in intrinsic factor can lead to pernicious anaemia. Also, achlorhydria is associated with iron deficiency.
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