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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have anemia and take iron medication (ferrous sulfate). should i continue if i recently developed hemorrhoids and the iron makes me constipated?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwataanswered

Ophthalmology 28 years experience

Tk ferrous gluconate: It's much easier on the gut, or eat spinach, dark leafy greens have a lot or iron and trace minerals. Hydrate well!

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Excellent advice.

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