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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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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

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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?

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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 Trea ...  Read More

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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Yes it is safe in pregnancy, your Hb should be more than 11 at the time of delivery. ...  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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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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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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

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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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

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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U can go ahead ...  Read More

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?

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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

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

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

My sister has cancer and has been receiving a combination of Nab Paclitaxel & carboplatin for the past few months with very good response. Recently, during the chemo infusion, she developed mild rashes on her skin. The infusion was stopped, she was given medication and the rash was resolved. There were no breathing issues, swelling, or abnormal

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First, You need to rule out any extravasation of the chemotherapy drug . To continue the same regimen from the next cycle, it should be safe after adequate premedications, dose adjustments if necessa ...  Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Consult ASAP ...  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 ?

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I'm looking for affordable ketamine infusion therapy in hyderabad for chronic stress and pain. Please share clinics who provide this and also approx cost per session.

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Hello, Ketamine infusion therapy is an emerging option for treatment-resistant depression, chronic stress, and certain pain conditions. In Hyderabad, some reputed centers providing ketamine therapy i ...  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 .

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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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My haemoglobin is 8 and serum iron 14. Should i go for iron tablets or iron infusion in this case. I have not had iron tablets yet.

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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?

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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

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

My doctor prescribed saline infusion sonography to check any polyps . Today is my day 18 , I have appointment on day 20th . I'm Trying to convince. Can I do test now or have to wait till my next period ?

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

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

I am 32 year old lactating mother. I had throat infection with mild fever and body pain. I had gone to nearest hospital and they gave paracetamol infusion to me (around 9pm) and prescribed maliden 600 and cefixime 200 with pan 40 tablets for 3 days. As soon as I got home I had milk and took the tablets.. Will it cause any paracetamol overdose ? I

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Hi dear I don't know where u went but u have been over treated there is no need to get a paracetamol infusion for mild fever and also cefixime is not required. Please consult and give all details so ...  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.

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Need more details about which medicine or cause for fever. ...  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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I am struggling with treatment resistant depression, tried several medications (SSRI, SNRI, Mood Stabilisers) and had intensive therapy (CBT/DBT), no positive results. Seeking Ketamine Infusion Therapy in Bangalore/Kerala. Please do recommend clinics that offers the same.

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My wife is 8 week pregnant...due to excessive vomiting she is unable to drink water. Does DNS and D5 INFUSION is safe for fetus and mother in pregnancy??

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Hi madam/sir, I am 34 week pregnant with twins and I am Suggested to take Argihope infusion weekly thrice. I am taking this 30th week onwards .. Is it safe to take .. Please advise

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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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