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Anemia & constipation
Is there any iron medicine that don't cause constipation...I'm daily constipated and that's why I have piles problem...and iron tab make me more constipated...but due to anemia I need iron tab..
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Wat ur anaemia status
Hb??
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Iron bisglycinate (Ferrous Bisglycinate 60-100 mg daily) â Gentle on the stomach, less likely to cause constipation.
Take it with Vitamin C (like lemon water) for better absorption and fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation.
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What is your Hb level?
Please consult a General Physician and share your CBC report. That will confirm if it is really Iron Deficiency anaemia.
There are non-pharmacological treatments for Iron Deficiency anaemia. You may also get Intravenous Iron (that will depend on the basic level of your Hb.
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Yes there are another options. Please consult for detailed evaluation
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Helooo..... Ya with iron tablet there will be constipation but by making diet changes can relieve constipation.
Take fibre rich diet
Drink lukewarm water
Have more green leafy vegetables in your diet .
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take syrup Smuth L if highly necessary
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.
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Provide complete history and will be continued on syrups for constipation and cream for piles treatment.
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If need complete and sure cure of piles then consult me on vedio / audio call
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Go for iv infusion.
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What is your hb level ?
If it's very low , you may take one or two iron injections which have no such side effects and your hb will get corrected quickly
Syrup dexorange has lesser gastrointestinal side effects compared to iron tablets
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Dear Patient,
Anemia and constipation can indeed be challenging to manage together, especially when iron supplements worsen your symptoms. Here’s what I recommend:
1. Type of Anemia Matters: As Dr. Jyoti pointed out, not all anemia requires iron supplements. Iron tablets are only effective for **iron-deficiency anemia**. Other types (e.g., vitamin B12/folate deficiency, chronic disease anemia) need different treatments. A proper diagnosis (CBC, iron studies, etc.) is crucial.
2. Gentler Iron Options:
- Liquid Iron (e.g., Ferrous Ascorbate) Better absorbed, often gentler on the gut.
- Heme Iron Polypeptide: Causes fewer GI side effects.
- IV Iron Infusion. If oral iron isn’t tolerated (as Dr. Sushma suggested), this bypasses gut-related constipation entirely.
3. Constipation Management:
- Increase fiber (flaxseeds, psyllium), water intake, and physical activity.
- A stool softener (e.g., Lactulose) or osmotic laxative (Miralax) may help temporarily.
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-Consult a Specialist: Self-medicating for anemia can delay proper treatment. Let’s confirm your anemia type and tailor a plan—whether it’s adjusted iron therapy, infusions, or other interventions.
For a detailed evaluation, reach out to me directly. You can contact me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two.
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So go for infusion.
No longer constipation.
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What kind of anemia do you have?.. you don't need to consume iron tablets for every type of Anemia.
For further assistance and queries. Contact
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need further history. Please consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Which iron supplements you have taken?
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Pune
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
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Dr. Nirav Darji
Occupational Therapist
13 yrs exp
Bharuch
Iron can cause constipation in some individual. Better to correct anaemia by eating natural food if it’s not that severe. And it’s too low than you can take 2-3 injections. And some anaemia doesn’t cause only by iron deficiency but also there are several reasons. So first diagnosed your anaemia properly.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
kindly consult
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Dr. Piyush Uttamrao Kathane
General Practitioner
1 yrs exp
Pune
Take iron IV infusion for anemia
Take a blood test for hemoglobin level
Take an iron rich diet like green leafy vegetables, dry fruits, and nuts.
For constipation drink lots of water 3-3.5 litres of water and increase water intake in summer 4-4.5 litres of water.
Eat a fibre rich diet like apples, dal, oats
For piles avoid eating spicy food and refer to a general surgeon
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Drink 3-4 litres of water
eat fibre and iron rich diet
avoid spicy food
test for hemoglobin level
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Livogen
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take iron supplements.
Tab orofer xt 0-1-0 for 30 days.
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Dr. Sanghpriya Gautam
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Need few more details about you
Connect please
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Subhash Chandra M R
General Surgeon
3 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello, it's unlikely that iron supplement is causing constipation.
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Connect with a General surgeon for piles.
Syrup HaemUp 3tsp once daily.
Get checked up for other causes of anemia.
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Plenty of fluids
High fibre diet
Life style modification
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly connect…
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