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2022-08-26 04:12:19
Iron supplements or iron rich foods cause constipation and gas, what type of iron supplements will be suitable?
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Any iron supplement in form of medicine will cause abdominal discomfort. Need to switch to other modes of iron supplement.

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Please consult with a physician for further management and guidance
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take green leafy vegetables, jaggery, beetroot, carrots, etc for iron

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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How is your hemoglobin If it’s marginally low u can correct it with diet If it’s very low ,u need to take medicine or infusion Most of the iron supplements with interfere with stomach
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Tab. Hemfer xT Once daily for two months

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Can take beetroot,spinach, pumpkin seeds,red meet and legumes can help you

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