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I take tums once a day because i get reflux problems at night. i just found out that my platelets are high. would the tums have anything to do with ta?

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Calcium Carbonate: or Tums, are not associated with thrombocytosis, or a high platelet count. Hope this helps!

Answered 5/8/2018

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A member asked:

I take tums once a day because i get reflux problems at night. i just found out that my platelets are high. would the tums have anything to do with ta?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Ott answered

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