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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 ?

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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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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

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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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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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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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, my Husband is suffering from ankylosis spondylitis from the year 2012. In the last MRI taken last Dec , wefound some parts in neck is fused. Currently doctor recommended simponi infusion for every 2 months and we have taken first infusion in Singapore . Please let me know if infusion type is available in Bangalore or any part in India ?

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My uncle is 60 years old he is feeling weakness his doctor prescribed Haemaccel Infusion for him but I am worried because he is sugar patient is this infusion can give to the sugar patient?

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I have vitamin b12 deficiency. I have to take b12 shots. what type of syringe and needle is best for this purpose and at which body part this IV injection can be given so that less pain occur? please reply

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Hi, Ideally 24 gaze needle comes for Intramuscular injections and it should be taken best in the muscular part so that pain will be less mostly in the gluteal (buttocks) area. If it is recommended ...  Read More

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

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 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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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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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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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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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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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

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 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

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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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 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

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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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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I have been prescribed 5 days of drip to increase fetal weight and AFI. How much will i benefit from it? Im in my 34th week with fetal weight being 1363 gms and AFI being 9.67

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It will be helpful to you and ur baby.go for it ...  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

I need antibiotic IV at home. Is there a solution? Is there a service in which nursing staff visits home with IV equipment and provides the injection?

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I had my blood test two days back and my ferratin level has come very low (6). Doctor has suggested ferratin infusion to increase the levels. The infusion is on Monday morning and I am traveling to overseas same day in the afternoon and it's a long journey. Is it a good idea to go for it.

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