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Can kids have tums
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Not likely toxic: A good number to keep at hand is the national poison control number : 1-800-222-1222
the above ingestion is unlikely to bother a 7yo, but you can get... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Irwin Berkowitzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: Calcium carbonate which is the main ingredient in Tums (calcium carbonate) may help to neutralize stomach acid in mild or transient conditions. If th... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
No way to b sure: unless you get an upper endoscopy and biopsy. It is time to do this because of increased cancer risk if developed Barrett's Esophagitis.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Dating ultrasound: If there is a size discrepancy, a dating ultrasound will resolve the issue.
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2.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 65-year-old female asked:
Dr. Albert Pizzoanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Tums (calcium carbonate): Yes Tums (calcium carbonate) would be safe. You do need to have your child checked for the cause of the eructations. See your doctor about an appoin... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tim Kilkennyanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) will be safe for her to try.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: But limit the dosage to a couple every 6 hrs or so for no more than a day. Avoid carbonated beverage and acidic drinks (soda,tea,orange juice,etc) avo... Read More
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995 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
U can tell yourself: Lactose intolerance is related to an absence of the enzyme to digest the lactose. Symptoms will depend on how much you ingest at one setting. Milk co... Read More
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229 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Tums (calcium carbonate): Tums is antacid made of sucrose (sugar) & calcium carbonate. It provides relief from acid indigestion & heartburn, by neutralizing stomach acid.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arthur Helleranswered
Gastroenterology 45 years experience
C MD: Find out what the problem is; could be esophagitis (inflamed foodpipe), stomach or duodennal inflammation or ulcer, or bigger problem. Antacids like ... Read More
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