10 Side Effects of Antacids
Side Effect #3: Kidney Stones
Kidney stones or urolithiasis is a condition that occurs when there is a solid piece of material in the urinary tract. These stones usually form in the kidneys and leave the body through the urinary tract.
While a small stone may pass without symptoms, a stone more than 5 millimeters can cause a blockage in the urinary tract resulting in severe pain in the abdomen and lower back. Other associated symptoms of kidney stones include painful urination, hematuria, nausea, and vomiting. Although rare, antacids containing calcium may cause kidney stones.
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