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Stabbing Pain In The Stomach When Iron Supplement Is Taken. Should I Avoid Iron Supplements?
Ok, thank you. When I take an iron supplement I get a stabbing pain going from my stomach area to my left shoulder , it is very severe and make me decide to stop taking iron. I once collapsed in hospital from having been given intravenous iron. Should I advoid all iron supplements? I am thinking of Chlorella tablets as they contain lot of iron.
Sat, 7 Sep 2013
Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Stabbing pain with iron can occur due to following reasons:
-Diffuse oesophageal spasm after iron use.
-Acidity and acid reflux
-Combination of above causes.
From your history it is clear that you are allergic to iron preparation. It is better to take them in very much need only and not to take them without physician supervision.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Stabbing pain with iron can occur due to following reasons:
-Diffuse oesophageal spasm after iron use.
-Acidity and acid reflux
-Combination of above causes.
From your history it is clear that you are allergic to iron preparation. It is better to take them in very much need only and not to take them without physician supervision.
Wish you good health and all the best.
Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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