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I recently had my gallbladder taken out a week ago today and i mustve ate something that is giving me extremely bad heartburn right now and im wondering if i can take something over the counter like tums to help relieve that?

Q: i recently had my gallbladder taken out a week ago today and i mustve ate something that is giving me extremely bad heartburn right now and im wondering if i can take something over the counter like tums to help relieve that?

: There is not any harm in trying an antacid such as Tums, however, if the pain is persistent, you should see the surgeon who tok out the gall bladder

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There is not any harm in trying an antacid such as Tums, however, if the pain is persistent, you should see the surgeon who tok out the gall bladder

Answered 7/20/2021

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A member asked:

I recently had my gallbladder taken out a week ago today and i mustve ate something that is giving me extremely bad heartburn right now and im wondering if i can take something over the counter like tums to help relieve that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Licker answered

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