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Can you please tell me which form of iron causes the least constipation as a treatment for anaemia. thank you.
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IV iron: IV iron does not pass through your GI system so it is least constipating. However, IV iron is only used for very severe iron deficiency anemia that is life-threatening. For mild stable iron deficiency anemia, oral iron supplements are used. Liquid iron may be less constipating than iron pills. Talk with your primary care doctor for more advice.
Answered 11/28/2017
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