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| Question: | I have suffered episodes of constipation, flatulence, burping and a dry cough since taking a course of iron tablets. What can ! do to correct this problem? |
| Answer: | Iron tablets are well known to cause constipation as a side effect. Other side effects include other forms of stomach discomfort and rarely tiredness, but it is generally well tolerared. I therefore suspect that many of your symproms may have some other cause other than the iron tablets if the symptoms are continuing after finishing the course.
As the symptoms could be caused by any one of a number of diseases of the gut, it would be sensible to have a check up by your general practitioner. A bowel infection, problems in absorbing food, or a more sinister problem could be responsible.
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