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Constipation and bloating
I am having hypothyroidism and currently on thyroid medication (25mcg). From past few months I am dealing with constant bloating and constipation. I got checked for it and doctor prescribed me iron and calcium tablets (ferrous ascorbate & folic acid, calcium& vitamin d3) along with a syrup for liver related issues (if any). I am taking the prescribed medicines from past 3 days. My bloating and motions are well. But after taking medicine I feel vomiting, and tiredness. I am not sure whether I should continue them or stop them. Please help.
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Constipation can also be cause of hypothyroidism since you history of Constipation since a month. Recent onset vomiting can be cause of gastric irritation caused by Iron tablets. Further evaluation needed for anemia and decide about the course of treatment.
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kindly get Thyroid tests 6 monthly or atleast yearly and consult for further help
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Iron medication can cause constipation . Consult on practo .
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
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11 yrs exp
Chennai
Iron supplements Also causes gastrointestinal disturbance
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Stop iron medicine
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Sometimes iron tablets can cause such issues.you can switch to an iron formulation with ferrous sulphate,like orofer xt, if your hemoglobin is too low.
If it isnt too low,improving diet may be enough.
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
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Kindly consult
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