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Cod liver is an alternative medication that can treat many types of
ailments from arthritis to high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
depression, kidney problems related to diabetes, ear infections, and
lupus. Cod liver are used as a dietary supplement and are believed to
be beneficial to some of the ailments described. However like all
medicines although this is a natural supplement it still has some side
effects.
What are some cod liver side effects and should one worry if there
are any signs of these side effects? Should one talk to a health care
provider before taking any cod liver supplemental pills?
Most side effects from cod liver supplements are minor and not a
cause for alarm. However there are also some side effects that could
signal real problems and a health care provider should be consulted
right away. It is best to monitor any changes that one notices after
one starts to take any cod liver supplement.
Some of the minor side effects of cod liver include: a fishy after
taste in the mouth, bad breath, heart burn or indigestion, very loose
stools, and nausea. These are fairly minor side effects of taking any
of the liver cod supplements. The sever side effects of cod liver
include: any odd bleeding or bruising that was not there previously,
blood in the stool, vomiting blood, vision or speech changes, severe
headaches, dizziness, and any type of allergic reaction such as
difficulty breathing or rashes. If there is a sign of an allergic
reaction one should stop the medicine right away and call a
doctor.
Cod liver has been known to thin the blood and cause it not to be
able to clot the way that it should if one notices any problems with
clotting a health care provider should be consulted right away.
Although cod liver supplements are essential natural ingredients if
there is any major health conditions or problems with bleeding before
taking the supplement it is a good idea to discuss starting any cod
liver supplement with a health care provider as they can better help
you understand if there is any need to be concerned about taking this
supplemental pill.
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