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Could my kidneys be getting worse if i take lots of tums (calcium carbonate)?

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It is possible: Generally speaking Tums (calcium carbonate) does not cause kidney failure. However, if you take enough Tums (calcium carbonate) to raise serum calcium level it is possible to cause an acute kidney injury. The only way to know would be to perform laboratory checks for both calcium and kidney function.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Light brown/yellowish stool for week or so, indigestion, pain in lower stomach, nausea, pain in sides, have acid reflux, been taking Tums (calcium carbonate) frequently, some pain in upper & lower back, pain in neck.

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I don't have an appetite. I hardly eat one meal for the day, what do I do . I had surgery on my asophagus 20 years ago and take a lot of Tums (calcium carbonate) now because of asid reflux . I just don't feel like eating what do I do.

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Can my 10 year old take Tums (calcium carbonate) she has a upset stomach from dranking a lot of egg nog ?

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CAN I TAKE PROSELIC IN THE MORNING & TUMS (calcium carbonate) AT NIGHT? I GET ALOT MUCUS AFTER EATING DAIRY

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Why do I get nausea every night? Me and my body are getting tired of having to take pepto bismol or Tums (calcium carbonate) to deal with it, just to sleep. :(

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