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I m pregnant, taking iron medicines & injections regularly, stools comes out irregularly, feel pain upper abdomen, little black black discharge.

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Caused by iron: Iron pills will cause constipation and black stools. A fiber supplement may help with your bowel movements. Let the doctor prescribing the iron know about the problems you are having. They can help

Answered 6/20/2014

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

?Constipation: Why are you taking Injection? Iron supplement can cause GI upset, Constipation and Black stool. Black discharge from Vagina(?) needs to be evaluated by your OB

Answered 6/21/2014

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