Diarrhea from taking iron-deficiency anemia medication during pregnancy
Disease description:
Pregnant and worried about iron deficiency, I started taking iron supplements, but experienced diarrhea. Can iron deficiency anemia treatment during pregnancy cause loose stools?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Mei Quan
Iron-containing preparations can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, and diarrhea in pregnant women is a normal reaction. To reduce gastrointestinal discomfort, pregnant women can include iron-rich foods or fruits in their diet, consistently use iron cookware for cooking, consume more kiwifruit or animal organs such as pork liver, avoid raw, cold, or spicy foods, and pay attention to staying warm.
