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Question by  sweetmomu (19)

What are the symptoms of excess iron in your diet?

 
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Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

Excess iron can happen following a drastic diet change or taking iron supplements without consent from a doctor. The symptoms of iron excess can vary between men and women and age. Symptoms may include: fatigue, abdominal pain, weakness, unexplained weight loss, pain in the joints. Prolong iron excess can lead to arthritis, liver cancer, diabetes, and even heart failure.

 
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Answer by  collingwood (122)

Excess iron can cause lethargy, irritation of the stomach (causing nausea and possibly vomiting in very large doses), joint pain and heart palpitations.

 
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Answer by  dr84bhl (2789)

It can damage your liver and heart, your skeletomuscular system can also be damaged. There can be effects on your skin.

 
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Answer by  gummie (738)

I have taken iron supplements when pregnant and they led to constipation and extremely hard stools. You might also have some stomach pain.

 
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