is tums good for gas? by the way, what does stomach acid cause? and what is it?
2006-12-07 11:08:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
TUMS is an antacid made to counter the effects of heartburn (which occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus, not your heart), note that it is NOT an extremely basic solution as the name would imply.
Instead, TUMS, as with most antacids, is a very slightly basic solution that acts as a buffer as through the equation:
HA(aq) + H2O(l) <==> H3O+(aq) + A-(aq)
TUMS absorbs extra hydronium ions, which defone "acidity", making stomach acid weaker. It is not in anyway good for gas and may cause indigestion.
2006-12-07 11:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by John H 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tums help neutralize acids that cause heartburn. Acids from your stomach get regurgitated to your esophagus and can lead to esophageal cancer. I don't think Tums really help with gas. Try GasX.
2006-12-07 11:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by Dianne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It reduces tummy acid.
You can also use it as a calcium supplement as it is a calcium bicarbinate
2006-12-10 10:34:53 · answer #3 · answered by hurricanemercedes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tumbs helps you relive your assid reflex
2006-12-07 20:33:19 · answer #4 · answered by Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋