Serious constipation after iron supplementation can be treated by drinking more water, adjusting the diet structure, changing the type of iron supplements and taking oral medication such as lactulose if necessary.
1. Drink more water: patients taking oral iron supplements are prone to constipation, which is caused by the need to absorb intestinal water when iron is absorbed from the intestinal tract, at this time you need to drink more water, which can improve the symptoms of constipation.
2. Adjust the dietary structure: eat more vegetables and fruits, less spicy and stimulating food, increase the intake of fiber, such as celery, spinach, etc., eat more coarse grains, such as corn, potatoes, less refined food can improve the symptoms of constipation.
3. Changing the type of iron: If the patient’s constipation symptoms are serious, the type of iron can be adjusted according to the doctor’s instructions for treatment.
4. Medication: If the patient’s constipation symptoms are serious, he can consult the doctor and take lactulose and hemp pill orally for treatment.
If the constipation is serious after iron supplementation, the patient needs to consult the doctor in time, follow the doctor’s instructions to adjust the appropriate medication, and try not to stop or reduce the amount of medication on their own.