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Iron tablets but no black stools

2020-06-28 07:08:32
Hi, I am 19 weeks pregnant and I am taking softeron gold iron tablets daily, but my stools are not black. What does this mean??
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most probably ur demand for iron is more in the body.
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check haemoglobin level

Answered2020-06-28 07:18:15

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Nothing to worry, please do haemoglobin test if it is normal and increasing then don't worry.

Answered2020-06-29 17:23:03

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In addition take a egg daily’s
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Also take syrup Dexorange two spoons three times a day for a month

Answered2020-06-28 14:05:54

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