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A 18-year-old female asked:
Is heartburn a pregnancy symptom? have had it it bout 8 dys now, i take tums (calcium carbonate) it goes away until i eat doesn't matter the food i get it, took hpt..
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Dr. Luis Bendezuanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
No but: Heartburn does occur often during pregnancy, usually worsening as the baby gets larger and pushes up on your abdomen. By itself, however, it is not a symptom of pregnancy as many things can cause heartburn. If you're worried about being pregnant, a home pregnancy test or blood test (more sensitive) can tell you.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Yes: It is a very common symptoms during pregnancy.
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Last updated Jul 13, 2013
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