Understanding Bezoars and Soda Prescription

Doctors may prescribe soda to help treat bezoars, which are hardened balls of undigested food in the stomach. Bezoars can form from consuming indigestible materials or due to diabetes-related stomach issues. While endoscopy is a common removal method, surgery might be needed for stubborn bezoars. Soda can aid in softening bezoars by increasing stomach acidity, making them easier to remove with medical tools.

What is a bezoar?

• A stomach virus

• A digestive enzyme

• A hardened ball of undigested food

• A type of soda

What can cause the formation of bezoars?

• Eating too much sugar

• Consuming indigestible materials

• Drinking excessive water

• Lack of exercise

Which procedure is commonly used to remove bezoars?

• Endoscopy

• MRI scan

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

Why might surgery be required to remove a bezoar?

• If the bezoar is too small

• If the bezoar is too difficult to break up

• If the patient is allergic to soda

• If the patient has a fever

How does soda help in the treatment of bezoars?

• By neutralizing stomach acids

• By reducing stomach acidity

• By hydrating the stomach

• By increasing stomach acidity