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Hi, i am 18 years old and i have recently been experiencing bloating and feeling full quickly, i am on iron tablets and have been for about 6 months ?

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? your stomach: Because of iron or diet, you can try first to protect your stomach by using OTC omeprazole or any PPI for a short duration, take your iron after meals, if that doesn't he5, see your doctor

Answered 11/12/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i am 18 years old and i have recently been experiencing bloating and feeling full quickly, i am on iron tablets and have been for about 6 months ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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