RE: GERD / Heartburn: Can your stomach be too acidic?
I completely agree that the stomach should be acidic, but what is your take when the acidity of the stomach is on the high side, i read these few lines below about stomach ulcers on www.livestrong.com about ulcer.
"Ulcers are open sores that are often found on the mucous linings within the body. Ulcers found in the stomach are referred to as gastric ulcers. Under normal conditions the lining of the stomach is protected from the harsh contents of stomach acid. In the event that there is an excessive amount of stomach acid in the system, the lining of the stomach may not be able to defend itself against the acid and it may begin to destroy the lining. Associated with the ulcers can be bleeding and in severe cases perforation of the stomach may occur. This is a potentially life-threatening complication that should be considered emergent, in which the contents of the stomach can leak into the abdominal cavity."
By all means go on a PPI short term if you have a ulcer. Just don't stay on it for years.
Many ulcers are caused by H. pylori or medications so it isn't necessarily because of high stomach acid. If those other two issues were dealt with properly you likely wouldn't get the ulcer in the first place.