A person is experiencing severe heartburn. To compensate for their pain, they take 9 sodium bicarbonate-based antacids, which is more than triple the recommended dosage. What condition will they likely experience once the main ingredient of the antacid fully hydrolyzes?

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Taking excess sodium bicarbonate can lead to a condition called metabolic alkalosis, which occurs when there is an increase in bicarbonate ions in the blood, leading to an increase in pH and a decrease in acid levels. Symptoms of metabolic alkalosis include muscle twitching, weakness, and confusion.

A Person Is Experiencing Severe Heartburn