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What Are Side Effects Of Taking Iron Supplements?

What are side effects of taking iron supplement,
My doctor ordered this for me but ism getting terrible cramps in my abdomen for several hours.
I had an endoscopy three weeks ago which showed a ulcer and stricture at the pyloric which he tried to stretch. I was bleeding internally and my hemoglobin was down to 9.
I am not nauseous just severe cramps
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Your Hb is very low due to internal bleeding.
Please take green veg, fruits, dry fruits more to increase iron.
Only iron will not increase Hb but folic acid also needed.
Dietary source is almost same for that.
If problem with tablet, take IFA syrup.
Take orange or lemon juices or butter milk after lunch or dinner will also help in iron absorptions.
Iron supplements cause constipation, teeth staining, gastric problem but not a serious issue.
Hope it will be fine.
Have a healthy life ahead.
Take care...

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What Are Side Effects Of Taking Iron Supplements?

Hello Welcome to HCM. Your Hb is very low due to internal bleeding. Please take green veg, fruits, dry fruits more to increase iron. Only iron will not increase Hb but folic acid also needed. Dietary source is almost same for that. If problem with tablet, take IFA syrup. Take orange or lemon juices or butter milk after lunch or dinner will also help in iron absorptions. Iron supplements cause constipation, teeth staining, gastric problem but not a serious issue. Hope it will be fine. Have a healthy life ahead. Take care...