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Does iron supplementation cause steatorrhea?
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No: Some cause of iron deficiency can cause steatorrhea. Iron supplements can cause dark or black stool, can cause constipation or diarrhea.
Answered 10/6/2019
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Agree with Dr. H: Iron deficiency does not cause steatorrhea, but some thing causing steatorrhea can cause iron deficiency.
Answered 10/11/2019
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