Ferrous sulfate is a medicine used for treating iron deficiency anemia. Iron helps to make red blood cells, and it carries oxygen to all the cells in the body. Blood loss, pregnancy, and deficient iron content in the diet cause reduced iron levels in the body leading to anemia. The common side effects are constipation, back-colored stools, and temporary staining of teeth.
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Why do my stomach noises worsen with anemia treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, My stomach makes a lot of loud noises even though I am not hungry. I have anemia and when I started to take Ferrous sulfate, my stomach noises begin again. I remember that eventually, I started to feel pain along with it. So my doctor adviced me to stop taking the medicine for a month un... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some people do have rumbling noise in the tummy. Is there any associated nausea or vomiting or abdominal distension? Have you lost weight? How is your appetite? You have not mentioned the reason for your taking Ferrous fumarate? What was the cause of your anemia? Was th... Read Full »