Iv Iron Infusion Side Effects- 58 Questions Answered

As i am 20 weeks 4 days pregnant and i have Hb level 8gm and my doctor advised me to take iv iron infusion for 5 days every alternate day .... from tomorrow and m having doubt that today i have to take iron tablets orallyy or not as from tomorrow i am taking iv iron infusion .... please help sir/mam

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Dr. Astha GuptaInfertility Specialist | Noida

Hello No oral iron is required if you are taking iv iron. Oral iron to be restarted only after iv therapy is over ... Read More

My wife had low iron level and was recommended iron iv infusion. But after infusion her skin tone went darker. After one month there has been some improvement but still the original skin tone not restored. Is this a rare phenomenon? Is it permanent? Can any treatment speed up the recovery process

Asked for Male, 32 Years 1342 Views v

Dr. Rajesh L PathiDermatologist | Bangalore

Take consultantion and discuss in detail ... Read More

What does iv infusion mean on injection ? is it mean to be given directly in vein by syringe ? Or is it mean to be mix in RL, DNS, NS and then it will be given ?

Asked for Female, 19 Years 79 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I'm lactating for 7 month baby. Can i have glutathione infusion iv. Is that safe while breastfeeding

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.NarasimhaluDermatologist | Chennai

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No problem..but still after cessation of feeding . for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

I am 30 weeks pregnant.My hemoglobin is 8.5.. Rbc is 3.30. ... Hematocrit 26.8. McV 81.4. MCH 25.6. RDW. 20.2. My doc has suggested me to do iron Infusion... Is it ok? Does it have any side effects on me or my baby? I have IBS and migraine.

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 2601 Views v

Dr. Himani GuptaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Navi Mumbai

It's ok to take. It's safe ... Read More

My iron level is 10 and am nearly 8week pregnant,my doc ref me iron infusion is it safe to take in early pregnancy

Asked for Female, 34 Years 719 Views v

Dr. Kiran NaikInternal Medicine | Navi Mumbai

It is safe. But take second opinion. ... Read More

My iron studies results are very low, doctor prescribed for iron injections, injection is better or infusion?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 334 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar VermaGeneral Physician | Gurgaon

According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Trea ... Read More

Does shivering and high fever after iv infusion affect 20 week fetus. I am 20 week pregnant please help me i am really concerned.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 587 Views v

Dr. Vinutha DesaiGynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

Need more details about which medicine or cause for fever. ... Read More

Today morning I was admitted in hospital for high fever and one iv paracetamol infusion was done and I came back home. Now again I am having fever, can I take dolo 650 ? Want to know the dosage

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Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I am 19 weeks pregnant with twins.. my hbg is 9 and ferritin is 10.5. My doctor suggested I should go for iron infusion. Is that safe? Should I go for it? Pls help..

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Dr. Krushna BorkarGynecologist/Obstetrician | Navi Mumbai

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Yes it is safe in pregnancy, your Hb should be more than 11 at the time of delivery. ... Read More

I have Hb as 9.7 g/dL on 15 May and then 9.6g/dL on 6 june. Three weeks apart. Taking cheri for oral iron supplementation. I am currently in 28 weeks of pregnancy. Doctor has told for iron infusion. Is it necessary ? Will it cause pigmentation?

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Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

No iron infusion is not required at 9.7 Iron infusion does not cause pigmentation You first need to rule out thalassemia ... Read More

Its been more than a month and blue mark persists on ny arm where iron infusion sampling was done. How to fade that mark.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 123 Views v

Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with hb level is 9.2. At 29 weeks I have taken 200mg of 5 dose of iron infusion but still my hb level has not improved. What are the next steps that can be taken. Please advise. This is my second pregnancy with no major complications bp, gestation diabetes all within normal range .

Asked for Female, 33 Years 275 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I had taken iv 1 month back my ferritin was very low 6.60 now its corrected after iv 107 but after a month i started gaving tremondous gastric problem i started taking sompraz and instaraft syrup now im having periods and feeling nausea vomiting tendency too much can i take zofer? and is this normal? my cbc lft all reports are normal please h

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 224 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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My gynaec suggested to take feronia iv 100 infusion 3 doses in a week in my pregnancy... But after taking 1 infusion i find so much chest heaviness and pain .is this serious and can i take 2 more?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 387 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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Hi Doctor I'm just wondering how many days or hours should I stop taking iron supplement before having iron infusion? Thank you

Asked for Female, 19 Years 1119 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi Doctor I have an iron infussion tomorrow morning. This morning I took iron supplement and it gave me really bad stomachache and nausea. I'm just wondering if I still can take the iron infusion tomorrow? Thank you

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Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hii i am anemic. I m having light periods from last 10 to 11 days. i m spotting and light bleeding happening from 2 to 3 days which is going on, today i went for iron infusion injection.now my flow has increased, no other complains..is there anything serious if flow has increased ?? pls answer..its late now there is no doctor available to disc

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 949 Views v

Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist | Lucknow

Bleeding has to be controlled. Otherwise you will become anaemic. Please tell your Doctor who advised Iron infusion. ... Read More

Hii i have scheduled iron infusion injection for tomorrow prescribed by doctor. but i have spotting periods from 10 days can i go for injection or not ? please urgently reply

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Dr. Vijaya GuptaGynecologist | Chandigarh

U can go ahead ... Read More

Hi, I had my iron infusion on April 6, after that day my face looks tanned. Is it a side effect of having iron infusion?? Will I get back to my normal color or should I undergo treatment

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Its been 36 hours since my iron infusion and i am having a mild fever and body aches, can I take dolo?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 607 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi. Had a routine blood test as I was feeling tired. Hemoglobin was 8.9. Started iron tablets couldn't tolerate at all. Nausea and vomiting after iron. I already have gerd and gastritis before iron tablets. So this exaggerated it. Doctor asking to take orofer FCM 500 injection via IV. How safe is it and what are the side effects? I already had one

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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I hv iron deficiency anaemia , recently my total thyroid removal surgery done. After surgery my calcium level is low and I'm on calcium supplements, Dr stop antacid tab for calcium absorbing issues. Now I hv acitidy from orofer tablets . So Dr give me IV encicrab last Monday. That time my HB level 10.8. I repeated CBc test is Monday that show HB

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Dr. Manoj KumarGeneral Physician | Dehradun

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I got an iron infusion 3 months ago and the skin got stained, there was itching and swelling but it went down but the skin stain is still there. Any idea how to reduce the discoloration or is it permanent?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 957 Views v

Dr. Gaurav GautamGeneral Physician | Ranchi

Skin staining following intravenous iron infusion is a rare but important side effect. The skin staining is potentially permanent but may fade in time. Laser treatment helps but it's very costly ... Read More

I had iron infusion in forearm last month .. two doses went well in had .. one in forearm there was swelling immediately they removed abd r Thrombopleb i aplled swellind went but pain that had and infusion site pain is der its not normal like ither hand .. can u please suggest ant treatment or will it cure on its own or is it serious if any clot pr

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I had iron infusion 10 days.i had swelling while infusion so i stopped immediately .. swelling was there for 4 days . Swelling have reduced but pain in my elbow is there above infusion site . I am applying thrombopheb ointment and heat .. there is no color change in that area. Please help with this .. is it any problem inside .. damage to inner are

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 359 Views v

Dr. Rupal V RanaGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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It sometimes happens if the injection contents leak to the surrounding tissue, there is nothing to worry, it will get absorbed in 2 to 3 weeks. Don’t massage the area & don’t do hot fomentation ... Read More

I have a history of iron deficiency anemia as well as. I have problems absorbing certain vitamins including iron, I am taking iron pill but it's taking long to absorb and show affect. Iron transfusion is risky and don't want to go through it so someone suggested me vitamin c infusion to increase vitamin c absorption which will help me absorb iron

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Dr. Rajendra KumarGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Hello sir My mother age 45 she was good health. Last 3 days back we went hospital for weekness feels . After since that my mother feels the left hand iv fluid given only 1 bottle . Since that she saying her hand movement is not good she told . feeling uneasy movement kindly advise any reasons and Tablet pls ..

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How to reduce side effects of iron supplements i have taken it for 5 days now its causing me problem like bloating dark stool nd stomach pain i stop taking medicine how long it take to reduce side effects

Asked for Female, 18 Years 422 Views v

Dr. Mani SundarGeneral Physician | Coimbatore

How often you are taking? Kindly consult. ... Read More

I am taking iron supplements from few days i have taken 5 pills but now i have some problems like boalting darken stool nd light in stomach i am stop taking these supplements tell me what should i do to reduce these effects plz

Asked for Female, 18 Years 662 Views v

Dr. GowthamiFamily Physician | Bangalore

Hi , it depends on why you started taking your supplements in the first place. And your heamoglobin levels currently . Bloating is common side effect of iron tablet Darkening of stools could be due t ... Read More

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Iv iron infusion side effects

As i am 20 weeks 4 days pregnant and i have Hb level 8gm and my doctor advised me to take iv iron infusion for 5 days every alternate day .... from tomorrow and m having doubt that today i have to take iron tablets orallyy or not as from tomorrow i am taking iv iron infusion .... please help sir/mam

My wife had low iron level and was recommended iron iv infusion. But after infusion her skin tone went darker. After one month there has been some improvement but still the original skin tone not restored. Is this a rare phenomenon? Is it permanent? Can any treatment speed up the recovery process

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What does iv infusion mean on injection ? is it mean to be given directly in vein by syringe ? Or is it mean to be mix in RL, DNS, NS and then it will be given ?

I'm lactating for 7 month baby. Can i have glutathione infusion iv. Is that safe while breastfeeding

I am 30 weeks pregnant.My hemoglobin is 8.5.. Rbc is 3.30. ... Hematocrit 26.8. McV 81.4. MCH 25.6. RDW. 20.2. My doc has suggested me to do iron Infusion... Is it ok? Does it have any side effects on me or my baby? I have IBS and migraine.

My iron level is 10 and am nearly 8week pregnant,my doc ref me iron infusion is it safe to take in early pregnancy

My iron studies results are very low, doctor prescribed for iron injections, injection is better or infusion?

Does shivering and high fever after iv infusion affect 20 week fetus. I am 20 week pregnant please help me i am really concerned.

Today morning I was admitted in hospital for high fever and one iv paracetamol infusion was done and I came back home. Now again I am having fever, can I take dolo 650 ? Want to know the dosage

I am 19 weeks pregnant with twins.. my hbg is 9 and ferritin is 10.5. My doctor suggested I should go for iron infusion. Is that safe? Should I go for it? Pls help..

I have Hb as 9.7 g/dL on 15 May and then 9.6g/dL on 6 june. Three weeks apart. Taking cheri for oral iron supplementation. I am currently in 28 weeks of pregnancy. Doctor has told for iron infusion. Is it necessary ? Will it cause pigmentation?

Its been more than a month and blue mark persists on ny arm where iron infusion sampling was done. How to fade that mark.

My gynaec suggested to take feronia iv 100 infusion 3 doses in a week in my pregnancy... But after taking 1 infusion i find so much chest heaviness and pain .is this serious and can i take 2 more?

Hi Doctor I'm just wondering how many days or hours should I stop taking iron supplement before having iron infusion? Thank you

Hi Doctor I have an iron infussion tomorrow morning. This morning I took iron supplement and it gave me really bad stomachache and nausea. I'm just wondering if I still can take the iron infusion tomorrow? Thank you

Hii i have scheduled iron infusion injection for tomorrow prescribed by doctor. but i have spotting periods from 10 days can i go for injection or not ? please urgently reply

Hi, I had my iron infusion on April 6, after that day my face looks tanned. Is it a side effect of having iron infusion?? Will I get back to my normal color or should I undergo treatment

Its been 36 hours since my iron infusion and i am having a mild fever and body aches, can I take dolo?

I got an iron infusion 3 months ago and the skin got stained, there was itching and swelling but it went down but the skin stain is still there. Any idea how to reduce the discoloration or is it permanent?

How to reduce side effects of iron supplements i have taken it for 5 days now its causing me problem like bloating dark stool nd stomach pain i stop taking medicine how long it take to reduce side effects

I am taking iron supplements from few days i have taken 5 pills but now i have some problems like boalting darken stool nd light in stomach i am stop taking these supplements tell me what should i do to reduce these effects plz

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