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Can Iron Supplements Cause Constipation?

After I eat.....I have stomach pains that last about two hours. I went to emergency on the weekend and the CT scan showed history of diverticulosis, am full of SHIT, sclerosis in spine and hernia. Blood was low am anemic....and was given prescription for OC laxative and iron pills Am afraid of iron pills due to constipation concerns. Today had breakfast.....Fibre 1 with almond milk.....no problem. Now lunchtime....had three spoon fuls of noodles and am in pain again. Feels like cramping in uppaer GI. Any suggestions? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Dear patient.i understand the stress you going through .dont worry i can help you.First of all you should have mentioned your age in the question.
See your stomach pains and crampings are due to gastritis and diverticulitis.in short irritation of ur gut due to acidic foods,spicy foods,excess salty foods,sour foods etc. which when taken suddenly elicits pains and cramps.
i suggest you to take a tablet combination pantoprazole40 plus domperidone 10mg one hour before food on empty stomach for 10 days.It will definitely treat your problem.As far as constipation take foods rich in fibres and avoid noodles.they worsen constipation.
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Can Iron Supplements Cause Constipation?

Dear patient.i understand the stress you going through .dont worry i can help you.First of all you should have mentioned your age in the question. See your stomach pains and crampings are due to gastritis and diverticulitis.in short irritation of ur gut due to acidic foods,spicy foods,excess salty foods,sour foods etc. which when taken suddenly elicits pains and cramps. i suggest you to take a tablet combination pantoprazole40 plus domperidone 10mg one hour before food on empty stomach for 10 days.It will definitely treat your problem.As far as constipation take foods rich in fibres and avoid noodles.they worsen constipation.