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Can taking too many tums (calcium carbonate) can cause kidney stones?

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Dr. S. Smiley Thakur answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No correlation: I'm assuming you mean can any physical activity you perform cause a kidney stone.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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Tums (calcium carbonate) and stones: yes, it can - some individuals who form stones are affected by quantity of calcium intake - excess calcium is excreted in urine. Do not consume more than 1000 mg calcium per day

Answered 1/24/2019

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