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Can rolaids cause kidney stones? my son takes 2 a few times a week lately for acid and kidney stones run in the family... i worry that he should not take them, what can he do to prevent them? advice needed?
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Chances of getting kidney stones in this scenario are close to nil. He should drink plenty of water and see his doc foe cause of acidity and treatment in light of family history
Answered 3/10/2023
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