Fifteen million Americans suffer from acid reflux, and many of them use over-the-counter medications to control the pain. A Yale University gastroenterologist, Dr. Anish Sheth, says that overdose is rarely a problem. It is possible to develop an electrolyte imbalance called hypercalcemia from taking too much calcium, which can cause constipation, pain, nausea, and excessive thirst.
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