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Is it bad to take tums every day
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Gastroenterology 31 years experience
Possibly: Taking in too much Tums (calcium carbonate) can greatly increase your serum calcium levels which can be dangerous. Make sure you discuss with your do... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 39 years experience
What R U treating?: If for GERD, there are far better choices. If for treatment of osteopenia, there are far better choices here too. Excessive calcium intake may backf... Read More
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Packanswered
General Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) and benefiber can be taken together..
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Norma jo Waxmananswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Yes: But if you have persistent abdominal pain, you should consider getting an evaluation
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
General Surgery 56 years experience
Abnormal: Need to find out if you have hiatal hernia, esophageal anomaly, ulcer or obstruction.
Find out now while you may cure it for a long life! gastroenter... Read More
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Lipkinanswered
Internal Medicine 52 years experience
Yes: No drug interactions noted.
2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Charlene McEvoyanswered
Pulmonology 35 years experience
Gastritis or GERD: I suspect you may have either gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) or gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux). Diet (caffeine... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jie Xuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
No data.: Simethicone, or mylanta gas, has not been studied for adverse pregnancy effects. There is a similar agent that did not cause any adverse effects on ra... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Go to your Doctor: Chronic reflux is not normal but does not mean you need surgery right away. Adjusting your diet and lifestyle is key. Surgery is usually the last opti... Read More
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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