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What Causes Change In Color Of Stool After Taking Antacids?

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Question : can Tums alter your stool color?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
tums changes stool color

Detailed Answer:
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You recently took Tums and noticed a change in your stool color. It is possible for the stool to become lighter with taking tums. If they become darker then there is a problem with possible bleeding.

In summary
1. tums will lighten color of stool
2. if stool darker you need additional evaluation for possible GI bleeding

I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns
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What Causes Change In Color Of Stool After Taking Antacids?

Brief Answer: tums changes stool color Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You recently took Tums and noticed a change in your stool color. It is possible for the stool to become lighter with taking tums. If they become darker then there is a problem with possible bleeding. In summary 1. tums will lighten color of stool 2. if stool darker you need additional evaluation for possible GI bleeding I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns