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Pregnant With Iron Deficiency, Having Loose Black Stools, Back Pain. Is This Normal?
36Wks 5days saw my doctor tuesday, whole pregnancy i have had low iron even though im on supplement . Well since wednesday i have had loose black stools . Using bathroom about 4 times daily. Sometimes i cant tell i have had a bowl movement till i wipe. Is this normal? Also my lower back has been sore since about 8pm tonight(1am now) and my stomachs hard like a rock but no pain besides my back.
Wed, 3 Apr 2013
It is sometimes possible that the iron tablets you are having can themselves cause black stools. However if you have black colored blood in your stools then it is a different thing.
The unawareness of bowel evacuation does occur sometimes and is not of any concern.
It is also normal to have back pain during this stage of preganancy due to the weight of the uterus.
If your referring to your pregnant uterus as being hard, then that too is normal due to the fluid present in your uterus. If however, you develop any pain or vaginal discharge then it is important to consult your obstetrician.
The unawareness of bowel evacuation does occur sometimes and is not of any concern.
It is also normal to have back pain during this stage of preganancy due to the weight of the uterus.
If your referring to your pregnant uterus as being hard, then that too is normal due to the fluid present in your uterus. If however, you develop any pain or vaginal discharge then it is important to consult your obstetrician.
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Black stool might cause due to iron supplement you take for anemia.
Due to iron you might got constipation even you pass loose stool, might giving pain.
But as you are having full term pregnancy and having low back pain might be an indication of labor pain.
If pain and tightness in stomach persist, consult your obst and get examined.
Take rest.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
Black stool might cause due to iron supplement you take for anemia.
Due to iron you might got constipation even you pass loose stool, might giving pain.
But as you are having full term pregnancy and having low back pain might be an indication of labor pain.
If pain and tightness in stomach persist, consult your obst and get examined.
Take rest.
Ok and bye.
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Black stool is most likely from iron supplement.
However, it can also be from gastro-intestinal bleeding - have your haemoglobin checked.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Black stool is most likely from iron supplement.
However, it can also be from gastro-intestinal bleeding - have your haemoglobin checked.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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