Yes, iron tablets may cause you to have black stools.
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∙ 2015-05-29 02:04:45yes it does
Are you taking iron tablets or vitamins that have iron in them? Iron will make stools black, and it is nothing to worry about.If you are not taking iron supplements and you feel unwell and the black stools are foul smelling, it is called melina, and is a sign that you are bleeding high up in your bowel. You will need to see a doctor about it.
People taking iron supplements tend to have dark or black stools. Some regard this as a sign that the iron is being absorbed in the body. If the stool does not darken, it may mean that the iron supplement is not working and the brand of pills may have to be changed or the situation may have to be discussed with a pharmacist or doctor.
Hi ya, My poop was black when I was pregnant and on iron tablets. Similar to when you drink lots of stout or Guinness Hope this helps,
When black stool is caused by benign factors like eating certain foods like black licorice or taking an iron supplement, there is no need to worry. However, black stool can be caused by conditions like a bleeding ulcer, cancer, and gastrointestinal tract injuries. These conditions require medical attention.
if your stool is black then there is alot of iron in your system. those who take iron tablets, their stools are black.
yes it does
Are you taking iron tablets or vitamins that have iron in them? Iron will make stools black, and it is nothing to worry about.If you are not taking iron supplements and you feel unwell and the black stools are foul smelling, it is called melina, and is a sign that you are bleeding high up in your bowel. You will need to see a doctor about it.
One reason may be that they are taking a multivitamin with Iron, or a formula of milk with Iron. Iron will cause black stools. Or it could be what is called occult blood, which is unlikely, but can be easily checked by your doctor testing a stool sample
Iron pills will make your stools very dark in color, almost black.
People taking iron supplements tend to have dark or black stools. Some regard this as a sign that the iron is being absorbed in the body. If the stool does not darken, it may mean that the iron supplement is not working and the brand of pills may have to be changed or the situation may have to be discussed with a pharmacist or doctor.
Yes, quite often.
Birth control pills and/or iron tablets do not cause abortion.
Due to the timing, the change in stool color is most likely due to the iron supplement. However, recent NSAID use and anemia may herald something more serious such as gastrointestinal bleeding, which can also cause black stools (see my original answer above for more details); even if your black stools are from the iron alone, the anemia should be further evaluated.
Black stools often mean there is internal bleeding. Of course, certain foods like dark chocolate can darken the stools, and so can iron supplements. Internal bleeding can be caused from cancer, hemorrhoids, ulcers, ingested foreign objects, and even rough anal sex. By all means, you should get an exam from a doctor unless you know that the cause is related to diet.
Did you recently start taking iron supplements? this can cause black/dark stools. Also it could be an upper gastrointestinal bleed in which case you need to be evaluated by your doctor. Go have a stool specimen done to be on the safe side.
the tablets contained the compounds of iron due to which the entire properties of iron transformed.