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Have stomach (flu test neg) illness. went to clinic, no definitive diagnosis. vomiting on empty stomach yesterday. none today, feeling better, & able to eat some plain foods. heartburn for about 5 hrs tonight i assume from acid/bile. tums okay ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Tums would be ok: But ginger might be better. Place thin slivers of fresh organic ginger in tea pot with boiling water – steep for 5 minutes & then slowly sip.

Answered 10/14/2020

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A member asked:

Have stomach (flu test neg) illness. went to clinic, no definitive diagnosis. vomiting on empty stomach yesterday. none today, feeling better, & able to eat some plain foods. heartburn for about 5 hrs tonight i assume from acid/bile. tums okay ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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