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A 18-year-old male asked:

Is tums (calcium carbonate) good to have when you have gerd? what kind of test would a doctor do for a gerd checkup?

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Dr. Anthony Fritzanswered

Internal Medicine 35 years experience

Yes: Use TUMS (calcium carbonate) and see if you feel better. If you do then that is a good test that you have gastro esophageal reflux issues.

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Is it safe to take Tums (calcium carbonate) for heartburn during pregnancy? Also is it true that Tums (calcium carbonate) is actually good for the baby?

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What are the symptoms of GERD? Can I ask my doctor on Friday to test me to see if I have it ? Will Tums (calcium carbonate) help? I have no medical conditions.

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