A 30-year-old member asked:

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

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Dr. Rajesh Boorguanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 29 years experience

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.

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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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