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What To Do If Orofer ( For Low Hb) Is Causing Stomach Ache, Vomiting In A 13 Wks Pregnant Woman?
hi I am 13 weeks pregnent and mu doc suggested me orofer xt as my hemoglobin is low ie 10.5. But whnever i take the tablet my stomach starts paining and i vomit. I dont feel relieved until that tablet is out of my system. Please help what should i do in this condition. Thanks in advance.
Sat, 18 Jan 2014
You can increase your hemoglobin by increasing green vegetables, fruits, dry fruits in your diet.You can start iron after 16wks of pregnancy, if still you are not tolerating iron tab, you can take antacid along with it.You can try other iron preparations (like anofer) or you can take iron injections.
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Some amount of nausea and vomitings are common during pregnancy.
Iron supplements can aggregate that.
Following methods can help to some extent:
-Using iron capsules or syrup instead of tablets.
-Changing the brand of iron supplements.
-Taking the iron supplements after food. Avoid taking tablets with empty stomach.
-Maintaining with iron rich food till around 16 weeks.
Once nausea decreases you can restart iron supplements.
Iron will be more in green leafy vegetables, fruits like pomegranate, dates, chicken liver etc.
Refer: http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods
So, you try these methods, possibly they will help in decreasing your symptoms.
Thanks for the query.
Some amount of nausea and vomitings are common during pregnancy.
Iron supplements can aggregate that.
Following methods can help to some extent:
-Using iron capsules or syrup instead of tablets.
-Changing the brand of iron supplements.
-Taking the iron supplements after food. Avoid taking tablets with empty stomach.
-Maintaining with iron rich food till around 16 weeks.
Once nausea decreases you can restart iron supplements.
Iron will be more in green leafy vegetables, fruits like pomegranate, dates, chicken liver etc.
Refer: http://www.webmd.com/diet/iron-rich-foods
So, you try these methods, possibly they will help in decreasing your symptoms.
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