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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.
A side effect of taking iron pills is that they may turn your bowel movements black or very dark green in color. This is perfectly normal.
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What does it mean if you pass black stool?
if your stool is black then there is alot of iron in your system. those who take iron tablets, their stools are black.
Why does your 2 year old have black stools?
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
What cause white stool discoloration?
Iron pills will make your stools very dark in color, almost black.
Due to the timing, t?
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.
Can you end a pregnancy after taking two iron tablets from the contraceptive pill after eleven hours after sex?
Birth control pills and/or iron tablets do not cause abortion.
Do iron tablets change urine colour?
Yes, iron tablets can cause urine to turn a greenish or yellow color. This is due to the way the body processes and eliminates excess iron. If you are concerned about changes in urine color after taking iron tablets, it is best to consult with a healthcare provider.
Hi Dave-the color an?
Hi Dave-the color and consistency of stool can vary widely from person to person and depending upon the diet. However, black stool should not be ignored, especially if it is sticky and loose. This can indicate old blood in the stool. However, medications can also cause stool to be black-the most common culprits are Pepto-Bismol and iron. If you are having solid black stools while on the iron, this is the most likely cause. That being said, the presence of anemia and NSAID (naproxen) use, along with black stools, is potentially concerning. NSAIDs can cause injury to the mucosal lining of the intestinal tract, ranging from mild irritation to severe ulceration. These injuries can lead to bleeding, which can cause black stools and, if enough blood loss occurs, iron deficiency anemia (I'm not sure what type of anemia you have based upon your question-there are multiple types of anemia, and iron-deficiency anemia is the kind associated with chronic intestinal bleeding). Even if there is no injury from the naproxen, the combination of black stools and iron-deficiency anemia should prompt further evaluation of the intestinal tract. If you've never had a colonoscopy, I would recommend you get this test done in the near future to exclude problems like large polyps.
When your poop comes out black?
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.
Does iron tablets cause migraines?
Iron tablets can sometimes trigger Migraine, but so can anemia. Migraine itself is a genetic neurologic disease - the real cause is in your genes. See your physician or headache specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and headache disorders.
Can your poop be black if your pregnant?
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,
Can iron deficiency cause arm hand numbness?
My doctor said I lacked iron in my blood after a blood-test, that's why my hands and arms were sleeping but the iron tablets I took did not fix that.
Why iron tablets were not hard and didnot look like iron at allwhat tablets contained?
Iron tablets are not made of pure metallic iron; instead, they contain iron salts like ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, or ferrous fumarate. These salts are easily absorbed by the body. The tablets are designed to be easy to swallow and digest, which is why they are usually coated and do not resemble solid iron.
