My receptionist Mandy came scurrying into the office: “Doctor, Mrs. Ferris is on the phone and she says she needs to bring her mother in right now because of a blue stool.” Sometimes I’m a little slow ...

Taking daily iron supplements can help manage iron deficiency anemia, though high doses can cause some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and dark stools. Iron is a mineral ...

Oral iron supplements may cause or worsen constipation, by making stools harder. A doctor can advise about supplementary iron and any gastrointestinal side effects. This article explores whether iron ...

If you’ve been experiencing constipation, it’s possible that your vitamin supplements may be causing it. But there are things you can do to manage it. Share on Pinterest Pranithan Chorruangsak/Getty ...

Most times, for people who aren’t otherwise obsessed with their bowel habits, poop just gets flushed away. And, in a manner of speaking, that’s the end of it. But sometimes it’s not just plain-old ...