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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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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
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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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Can take beetroot,spinach, pumpkin seeds,red meet and legumes can help you
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