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Recent heartburn, i took a tums (calcium carbonate) last night and no relief. where is it coming from i usually never have heartburn?
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Need to see a doctor: Heartburn can come at any time. New onset of sympyoms should be evalueated by a gastroenterologist.
Answered 9/6/2013
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