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A member asked:
I just started taking iron supplements today for anemia but now i am constipated. what are the long terms effects of constipation?
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None if treated: Constipation can be benign, a nuisance, and rarely lead to serious complications. Iron supplements usually very commonly cause constipation. Increasing fluid intake, modifying your diet & taking stool softners are some safe thing you can do to counter the constipating effects. Excellent non- to rarely constipating prescription formulations of iron are available from your doctor.
Answered 5/7/2013
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