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constipation I've been taking iron pills prescribed by my doctor. taking two a day. but ever since I've been taking them going to the bathroom has been very difficult. if feel it but when it comes time to go nothing comes out. and its a struggle. I've been trying to go for the past three days. what should I do?
HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern looking to the given history here I could say that stop the iron, if I would be your doctor then I would treat you with the following medicines Tab Metronidazole 400 mg twice in day for five days, drink more water, have a fibber containing diet, and no need to worry about this, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern looking to the given history here I could say that stop the iron, if I would be your doctor then I would treat you with the following medicines Tab Metronidazole 400 mg twice in day for five days, drink more water, have a fibber containing diet, and no need to worry about this, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.