Iron Infusion

Common symptoms of iron deficiency are tiredness or lethargy , dizziness , low energy , sleepiness or poor concentration. It can vary from person to person and also depends on severity of iron deficiency and other coexisting medical conditions. However these symptoms are not always due to low iron thus you need to discuss with your GP for symptoms assessment. At Canungra Town Medical Centre , we offer 100% bulk billed GP consultation for all ages of patients.

Common causes of iron deficiency include:

• Increased demand for iron, for example in pregnancy.
• Decreased intake or absorption: inadequate intake or poor diet; inadequate absorption.
•  Increased loss: Heavy periods; GI bleeding which can occur with diseases of the bowel and stomach or secondary to medications such as NSAIDs or blood thinners.

There are three main ways to replete iron :

•  Improving diet through eating foods high in iron (red meat, eggs, tuna, seafood, peanut butter, iron-fortified foods)
•  Iron supplements – usually in the form of tablets or liquids.
• Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusions

We recommend an initial consultation with one of our 100% bulk billed GPs to discuss the best option for you at Canungra Town Medical Centre.

An iron infusion is a procedure to deliver iron into your vein via a slow IV drip. It may take around 45 minutes to complete the procedure. The doctor and nurse will explain the risk and benefit of the procedure before they give you the infusion. Our highly qualified team at Canungra Town Medical Centre will make it very easy , smooth and a pleasant experience. Please inform our medical team if you have any allergies or medical conditions that may interact with the iron infusion.