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Bicarbonate Of Soda For Upset Stomach
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Does mixture of milk and bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda good for stomach ulcer?
No!: Simplistically viewed, milk contains fat that delays the stomach emptying food and acid, calcium that stimulates release of gastrin (a hormone that revs up acid production), and the bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) stresses your kidneys. If an ulcer has been diagnosed, please take the acid blocker prescription your physician likely recommended. ...Read more
Stomach Discomfort (Definition)
Stomach discomfort or pain can be due to problems in digestion or irritation to the stomach. Some people use the term to describe discomfort ...Read more
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Will a little bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda for indigestion harm me ?
NO: No, but it'll make you burp ! ...Read more
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Is bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda bad for skin and teeth?
No: No, but not much good, either. Use a dentifrice with the american dental assn seal on the package. That way you'll know that the claims on the package have been proven to be accurate, and the toothpaste does what it says. ...Read more
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Is Tums (calcium carbonate) good for an upset upset stomach?
Tums (calcium carbonate): Tums (calcium carbonate) (Calcium Carbonate) can help reduce symptoms from indigestion & heart burn. ...Read more
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Is bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda and lemon bad for your teeth enamel?
No and yes: The use of bicarbonates (sodium bicarbonate) to brush your teeth or to rinse your mouth are in fact good for your teeth enamel. Buffering acids that accumulate against the teeth reduces demineralization of enamel. On the other hand, the acids in lemon are weak acids that in prolonged use, as in sucking lemons frequently leads to demineralization of enamel. This is also seen in swirling coke and pepsi. ...Read more
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Besides bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) soda, what else is good for a bloated stomach?
Bicarb wrong choice: There are lots of reasons for abdominal bloating & many are not due to the GI tract. Bowel "problems" often accompany GI disorders--whether functional or "organic." If pain with meals consider peptic (acid), biliary, pancreatic disease, maldigestion/ malabsorption, sibo. If bleeding or tenderness is present, this suggests inflammation, ischemia, or infection & certainly warrants evaluation. ...Read more
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Soda water or tonic water for upset stomache?
Slightly flattened : Ginger ale. Probably the simplest way to reduce nausea ; upset stomach is with ginger. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger. Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger ; steep x 5 min in a covered pot. Sip. ...Read more
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Heartburn after having stomach flu, no vomiting only diarrhea, fever and aches. Tums (calcium carbonate) and organic vinager don't help. What would help the heartburn?
Try an H2 blocker: Some people develop heartburn after a stomach flu even without vomiting, because the stomach flu may have caused gastroesophageal reflux, and irritation to the esophagus. I suggest try famotidine 20mg twice a day or ranitidine 150mg twice a day, both are over the counter. In addition, avoid alcohol, caffeine, cigarettes, large meals, and fatty meals. Also, Gaviscon tabs are a wonderful antacid. ...Read more
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Can any of the ingredients in extra strength Tums (calcium carbonate) cause upset stomach?
It shouldn't: If taken as directed, there should be no problem. ...Read more
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Can I use calcium bicarbonate powder for my GERD, acid reflux, gas spasm/ bloating n full stomach feeling?
CA for GERD: Yes but BP may go up if you are salt sensitive as it also contains sodium usually. ...Read more
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Stomach ache after eating anything, largge or small. Thirsty. What is wrong? Drinking water and tea and taking Tums (calcium carbonate)
Depends: This can be a GI infection, gallbladder problem, ulcer, reflux, or something more sinister: such as low blood flow to the stomach or heart attack. It depends on your age and history. See a doctor. You may need an ultrasound or egd. ...Read more
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Does drinking water on an empty stomach(after fasting) upsets the stomach?
No: That is actually good to do. Too much water though can cause pain. So don't drink like 1 L or more, just a normal glass or two of water. ...Read more
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Can antacid medication like Tums (calcium carbonate) damage your stomach if your stomach is not having any high level of acidity in the stomach?
not likely: You would have to take a lot of Tums (calcium carbonate) to cause any problems...And that would be because of the calcium, not the low acid. ...Read more
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Does Tums (calcium carbonate) help with upset stomach?
Yes: It neutralizes excess acid in your stomach. If you need it frequently, however, see your doctor. ...Read more
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Can children use an anti acid like Tums (calcium carbonate) for frequent eructation with stomach contents coming in mouth?
Tums (calcium carbonate): Yes Tums (calcium carbonate) would be safe. You do need to have your child checked for the cause of the eructations. See your doctor about an appointment and examinations to diagnosis the disorder. ...Read more
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Is it safe to use soda bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) and baking soda in making my cakes during pregnancy? Everything these days contains soda bicarb and baking soda?
Yes: It is fine to use those ingredients when cooking during pregnancy. They will cause no problems for you or your baby. If you don't use them your cakes will be very flat and taste very bad! ...Read more
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What is better for gas, baking soda or gas-x?
Probably Gas-X: While baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) can be effective for gas, the ingredient in gas-x probably does a more effective job in reducing the production of stomach gas. ...Read more
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If bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) of soda is a good remedy to an acidic gut, why is drinking soda pop bad for us?
Sodium Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) : Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) in water has an alkaline ph (above 7). Sodas usually are acidic (ph = 2.5 - 4.5). If your goal is to neutralize an acidic environment, you would add something basic to it. ...Read more
Upper Abdomen (Definition)
Draw a transverse line through the umbilicus and the upper abdomen includes every part of the belly above this line and below the ...Read more
Upset Stomach (Definition)
An upset stomach is the sensation that one has nausea or discomfort in the mid abdomen. This can be a chronic ...Read more
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