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Otago Witness, Issue 3292, 18 April 1917, Page 49

HAVE YOU REALLY GOT DYSPEPSIA ?. THE MAGNESIA TEST. Physicians say that there are comparatively few cases of true dyspepsia, the majority of '.ho people who complain of this justly-dreaded ailment being merely victims of excessive acidity of the stomach. Now, there is a simple test whereby anyone can tell whether the pain experienced after eating- is due to excessive acidity or to real dyspepsia. Obtain from the chemist some bisuratcd magnesia and immediately after your next meal take half a teaspoonful of this in a little water. If, as is more than likely, the symptoms which now distress you, such as heartburn, flatulence, flushed face, and an uncomfortable feeling of fulness, arc due to acidity, you will benefit considerably from the use of bisuratcd magnesia, because it instantly neutralises the dangerous acid, and also prevents all possibility of food fermentingin the stomach. On the other hand, should no benefit follow the use of bisuratcd magnesia, it may be assumed that there is some derangement of the stomach or digestive organs requiring a physician's personal attention. But give the bisuratcd magnesia a good trial first, taking care, of course, that you get genuine bisuratcd magnesia, and you will probably find that its valuable antacid properties will safeguard you against all unpleasantnc.s3 and discomfort after eating.—Advt.

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