The triggers that cause uric acid to build up in the blood are not well understood.

"This causes acid to essentially be pulled up into the chest and keeps the LES from working appropriately," says Dr. DeVault.

Theoretical calculations show that the presence of even a single molecule of water causes carbonic acid to revert to carbon dioxide and water.

That same month, Draiman had surgery to remove a damaged valve that was causing acid to spill on his vocal cords.

It is considered better and safer to control acid levels by consuming water and by eliminating foods that may cause excessive acid.

Heat and especially acids cause formic acid to decompose to carbon monoxide (CO) and water (dehydration).

It attacks by spitting strings of protoplasmic flesh which end in a mouth and one or more eyes at opponents, which then bite them, causing both acid and blinding damage.

The mutation causes sialic acid to build up in the cells.

It cools the blood vessels in the unfeathered tarsi and feet, and causes white uric acid to streak the legs.

This lack of oxygen can cause acid to build up, causing new pain that is then sent back through the cycle to cause the neurovascular nerves to constrict the blood flow again.