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Do Iron Tablets Cause Constipation

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Dr. Salah Saad Shoman MD

My daughter is suffering from constipation from iron tablets. She has taken solace, miralax and senekot. I think she has an impaction as she is having small amounts of diarrhea . Would mineral oil be ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

. Any other iron tablet whoch will not gove constipation. I have a very sensitive stomach and usually suffer from constipation can you advise an iron tablet which will work as a laxative. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Diptanshu Das MD

not sufficient enough.. i am currently taking iron, calcium and MA- Dha tablets daily n actually suffering from actue constipation .. could you please suggest some remendy for my constipation... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Diptanshu Das ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan MD

Been suffering from cronic constipation with stomach pain and gas. today drank 3/4 bottle magnesium citrate , had bowel movement but running fever. Could it be associated with constipation or maybe flu ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

Dear Doctor, can you please advise how you can assess constipation in an elderly person who has suspected constipation or fecal impaction by way of abdominal examination and also is there a bood test for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Riyaz MD

Hi,I am 18 weeks pregnant.Since I started iron tablets I have constipation. I am on Livogen.2 days ... pressure while pooping.Could you pls advice any iron tablet which does not cause... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Riyaz ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

also will it continue the same?? Other than that I have no problem at all nor constipation...?? ...Hello I have my total hysterectomy done last month, I am taking multi vitamins tablets, and iron ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Ivan Rommstein MD

Hi, I have spinal bifida and chronic constipation. I am also taking iron tablets and calcium carbonate as I am a dialysis patient. I m seeing blood on the toilet paper when I have bowel movements ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Arati C Koregol MD

My baby is 1 and 1/2 years old. She is having constipation problem. I tried neopeptine and other medicines to get away from Constipation..Again constipation comes back and she refuses food while this ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arati C Koregol ( Dentist)
Dr. Divakara MD

I have been having constipation and severe cramps followed by diarrhea.I have been having constipation and severe cramps followed by diarrhea....I have been having constipation and severe cramps ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)