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Iron infusion or iron injection
My iron studies results are very low, doctor prescribed for iron injections, injection is better or infusion?
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Iron infusions are generally considered less painful compared to iron injections. Injections carry the risk of intramuscular bleeding and orange discoloration. To minimize these potential complications, doctors frequently prefer iron infusions as a treatment for iron deficiency anemia.
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Both can be used, infusion better but for extreme cases only, very low hb and need to risr over short duration
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Infusion is better but it depends on treating Dr as well
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Inj better
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Iron infusions tend to be less painful than iron injections. Injections can also cause intramuscular bleeding and orange discoloration.Infusion is given over 15-30 minutes, could be repeated after 7 days if your hemoglobin level is low.
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Infusion is the best method .. iron will always be given as infusion
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Need few more details
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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 Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
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8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Infusion is better than injection better to go for that
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Anyways no worries
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Infusion is better
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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