IV Iron Infusion
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Iron is a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. It is primarily obtained through dietary intake and is essential for sustaining energy levels. Iron is found in red blood cells as a component of haemoglobin, the protein responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to various parts of the body. This process is vital for enhancing concentration, physical vitality, and supporting the immune system.
What Happens When You Have Iron Deficiency?
Iron deficiency occurs when the levels of iron in your body drop below normal. It is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. Iron deficiency may lead to a condition where the body lacks sufficient iron stores to support normal bodily functions.
Before reaching the stage of anaemia — a condition characterised by a reduction in the number of healthy red blood cells due to depleted iron reserves — symptoms of iron deficiency can appear. These symptoms often include:
- Fatigue or exhaustion that impacts mental clarity and physical energy.
- Palpitations or chest pain due to reduced oxygen delivery to vital organs.
- Restless legs or the urge to move your legs, often paired with unusual cravings, such as eating ice (known as pica).
The Consequences of Untreated Iron Deficiency
If left unaddressed, iron deficiency can have significant long-term health consequences. Beyond the fatigue and discomfort it causes, untreated iron deficiency can severely impact your quality of life, affecting daily activities, work productivity, and general well-being. It’s crucial to identify and manage iron deficiency before it progresses to more severe forms, such as anaemia.
Iron Infusions: A Quick and Effective Solution
At Chequers Health Group, we offer IV Iron Infusions to both women and men. Our treatment approach begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify the underlying causes of iron deficiency. Based on your needs, we create a tailored treatment plan that may include dietary changes, oral supplements, and, when necessary, iron infusions.
Why Iron Infusions Are Beneficial
For many individuals, particularly women, iron deficiency may be triggered by heavy menstruation or childbirth. In such cases, iron infusions can provide a quick and effective solution. These infusions not only help correct iron deficiency but can also yield numerous health benefits, including:
- Improved vitality and energy levels.
- Enhanced quality of life.
- Potential improvements in hair growth and libido.
Intravenous iron infusions are especially beneficial for people with conditions associated with iron deficiency and anaemia, including gastrointestinal diseases, heart conditions, cancer treatments, and post-surgical recovery.
Contact Us for More Information
Patients from Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Wigan and surrounding areas choose Chequers Health for professional IV Iron Infusions.
If you are interested in learning more about how Iron Infusions can improve your health or would like to inquire about other services, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
- Phone: 01204 928850
- Email: info@chequershealth.co.uk
We look forward to helping you regain your energy and improve your overall health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Symptoms of low iron can include tiredness and low energy. You may also feel short of breath. Some people notice strong heartbeats, known as heart palpitations. Pale skin is another sign. Some people may not have any symptoms and it may be that your anaemia was diagnosed following a blood test.
Oral iron is used initially to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Sometimes this does not produce enough of an improvement, or it may be that your doctor needs to replenish your iron quickly. Intravenous iron is used when oral iron has been tried or if it is not suitable and it helps to reduce the use of blood transfusions.
Intravenous iron is an extremely safe and effective therapy. Some of the side effects that have been reported are:
- Staining – If your cannula was to displace from your vein during treatment the drug could be deposited in your skin rather than into your bloodstream. This could result in a brown stain to the skin. If you notice pain at the injection site during your treatment, please inform the nurse caring for you immediately. This will minimise any such risk.
- Change in total body skin colour – This is an extremely rare occurrence. It has been reported that some patients noted their skin to become darker (like a suntan) for a period of weeks after treatment with intravenous iron. This was not permanent and resolved after several weeks.
- Allergy – historically intravenous iron preparations carried a risk of allergy (ranging from a mild reaction like itchy skin through to anaphylaxis that could be life threatening). With today’s modern iron preparation this is uncommon (1 in a 100 to 1 in a 1000 risk). Please inform the nurse caring for you immediately if you experience any of the following during your treatment (swelling of lips, tongue, face or throat, shortness of breath, itching, a feeling of all over body heat, heart racing heat or faint like symptoms)
- Delayed reaction – Although uncommon, some patients may experience muscle or joint pains and fever in the days after treatment. This usually lasts two to four days and can be managed with simple painkillers like paracetamol Iron infusions are commonly used after the first trimester in pregnancy. It is important that you also read the patient information leaflet for the product.
Your anaemia/ low blood count is expected to improve.
If you are taking oral iron, you should stop this the day before you come into our clinic for your Iron Infusion.
Within our treatment room at our Bolton Health Centre.
You may rarely experience muscle or joint pains; these can be managed with simple painkillers such as paracetamol.
You will need to come into clinic for a short period of time before the infusion, for the duration of the infusion and you will then be asked to stay for further monitoring for about 30 minutes after the infusion.
Simple painkillers for any joint pain can be taken when you go home following your completed monitoring period at our clinic.
It is not anticipated that your iron infusion will affect your ability to undertake your usual activities.
It is not anticipated that your iron infusion will affect your ability to undertake your usual activities.
Although you consent for this treatment, you may at any time after that withdraw such consent. Please discuss this with your medical team.
IV Iron Infusion Process
Getting an Iron Infusion is a simple process to treat iron deficiency or anaemia. It usually involves three steps:
- Blood Test: A blood test checks your iron levels and other markers to confirm if you need extra iron.
- Consultation: After the test, you’ll meet with a doctor to discuss your results and symptoms.
- Haematologist Decision: A specialist (haematologist) will decide how much iron you need and recommend a treatment plan.
