A 42-year-old member asked:
is it bad to take tums (calcium carbonate) every day?
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Dr. You Sung Sang answered
30 years experience Gastroenterology
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 doctor some other options of acid suppression if that is the case.
Answered on Aug 28, 2020
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Yes: But if you have persistent abdominal pain, you should consider getting an evaluation
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