Sanjay Mehra Sanjay Mehra Asked 10 months ago

Do tums help gallbladder pain?

I've been getting these sharp pains in my upper right abdomen, which I suspect might be related to my gallbladder. My wife suggested taking Tums for it. Do Tums typically help with gallbladder pain, or should I look for something else?

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Sunderlal Vyas Sunderlal Vyas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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In my years of dealing with digestion issues, I can tell you that gallbladder pain is very different from normal acidity. Antacids won't help you there because the pain comes from spasms or stones, not stomach acid. Don't worry, but do get a proper ultrasound done.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jan 2026 10 months ago

Don't just believe people online who say any stomach pain is just acidity. Gallbladder issues can get serious quickly and simple over-the-counter tablets won't touch that pain. Go to a clinic and let a doctor diagnose it properly.

Sunita Mohanty Sunita Mohanty Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My teenager had severe pain on the right side of the stomach last year, and we first thought it was simple gas and gave antacids, but it didn't help at all. It turned out to be gallbladder inflammation. Please don't ignore it if the pain is sharp; take them to a doctor.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Ah, the joys of crossing 50, where every pain feels like a mystery! Honestly, these antacids are only for acidity. If your gallbladder is acting up, popping these will just be a waste of time. Better get it checked before it ruins your dinner plans.

Karan Dev Karan Dev Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

They won't do much for gallbladder pain as that is a completely different organ system. Once your doctor checks you out and gives the green light, keeping a clean diet and doing regular light walking can really help with overall digestion.

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Divya Hegde Divya Hegde Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Dealing with PCOS has made me very cautious about my abdominal health. From what I have learned, gallbladder issues don't respond to simple calcium antacids at all. It is always safer to consult your gynecologist or general physician to find the real cause.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Unless your gallbladder has somehow learned to digest calcium tablets, they aren't going to help at all! Jokes aside, that pain is a signal to see a doctor, not to raid your medicine cabinet. Take care and get it sorted soon!

Aditi Pradhan Aditi Pradhan Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually, gallbladder pain is no joke, yaar. My uncle had it and these normal antacids did absolutely nothing for him. If you are having sharp pain under your ribs, you should get an ultrasound done ASAP instead of trying home remedies.

Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Oh, I hope you are not in too much pain right now. I always get so anxious about stomach pains and search everything online, but gallbladder pain is usually quite sharp and needs actual medical attention. Please don't rely on basic chewable tablets, just get a doctor to look at it.

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Deepak Nair Deepak Nair Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

No, they will not help because gallbladder pain is not caused by stomach acid. If you have severe, sharp pain in the upper right side of your stomach, especially after eating oily food, it could be stones. Please get an ultrasound done for safety.

Preeti Sarin Preeti Sarin Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, stomach pain can be so exhausting and you just want some quick relief. But please know that these tablets are only for acid reflux, not for the gallbladder. Do rest well and please see a doctor today to get the right treatment.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan bhai, gallbladder ka pain thoda alag hota hai, normal acidity tablets se aaram nahi milega. Agar right side mein tez dard ho raha hai na, toh seedha doctor ke paas jao. Time waste mat karo in sab cheezon mein.

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