what are the side effects of having iron infusions?
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temporary changes in taste (e.g. things tasting metallic) • headache • feeling sick or vomiting • muscle and joint pain • changes to blood pressure or pulse • burning sensation and swelling at the infusion site • irritation of the skin around where the infusion is given. The above side effects are all easily treated.
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These include stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea, heartburn, nausea and black stools. However, these side effects usually decrease over time and depend on the dose of iron you take.
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Symptoms associated with Venofer total dosage or infusing too rapidly included hypotension, dyspnea, headache, vomiting, nausea, dizziness, joint aches, paresthesia, abdominal and muscle pain, edema, and cardiovascular collapse.
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['Unexplained Fatigue. Fatigue is a common side effect of iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, indicated by low levels of red blood cells. ... ', 'Brittle and Dry Hair. ... ', 'Ridged or Spoon-Shaped Nails. ... ', 'Mouth Problems. ... ', 'Diarrhea. ... ', 'Apathy or Irritability. ... ', 'Lack of Appetite.']
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Iron pills may cause stomach problems, such as heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and cramps. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and eat fruits, vegetables, and fibre each day. Iron pills can change the colour of your stool to a greenish or grayish black.
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Once you have waited for 30 minutes after the injection, you may go home, providing you are feeling well. Do I have any after effects? Some people feel a little tired and the urine will be a darker colour as approx 5% of the iron is excreted through the kidneys the day after the infusion.
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['Anemia.', 'Appetite Loss.', 'Bleeding and Bruising (Thrombocytopenia)', 'Constipation.', 'Delirium.', 'Diarrhea.', 'Edema (Swelling)', 'Fatigue.']
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“Taking iron supplements on your own can boost blood iron levels. That can mask anemia and interfere with the diagnosis of a serious underlying health problem—one that might require immediate attention,” Lipman says. Iron supplements can also cause side effects such as constipation, nausea, and vomiting.
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['indigestion – including stomach aches, feeling sick and diarrhoea.', 'stomach ulcers – these can cause internal bleeding and anaemia; extra medicine to protect your stomach may be prescribed to help reduce this risk.', 'headaches.', 'drowsiness.', 'dizziness.', 'allergic reactions.']
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['an irregular heartbeat;', 'nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;', 'dry mouth;', 'constipation;', 'weakness;', 'headache;', 'a metallic taste;', 'muscle or bone pain; or.']
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In this case, it can occur if your body absorbs too much iron from the blood you drink. Reaching this level of toxicity can increase your risk of developing other life-threatening disorders, including heart disease, liver disease, and diabetes.
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Excessive iron can be damaging to the gastrointestinal system. Symptoms of iron toxicity include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. Over time, iron can accumulate in the organs, and cause fatal damage to the liver or brain. Toxic cellular effects occur as well.
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Serious side effects A rare but serious complication from iron infusions is iron toxicity. The symptoms of iron toxicity may come on quickly, which can cause anaphylactic shock. Or they may come on slowly over time. Iron toxicity that develops over time leads to too much iron in the body's tissues.
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After about 2 years of chronic transfusions, patients often need to be treated with medicines to help remove iron from the body (iron chelators). Transfusion reactions The body's immune system may have a reaction to parts of the transfused blood. Symptoms include rash, itching, chills, fever, and pain.
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It can cause side effects such as stomach upset and pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Taking iron supplements with food seems to reduce some of these side effects. However, food can also reduce how well the body can absorb iron. Iron should be taken on an empty stomach if possible.
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The infusion is a rapid and effective means to correct iron deficiency. Within days you may notice that you are less tired, have more energy, better concentration and become less breathless. Anaemia will be corrected in most people within 10 days to 20 days.
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People with mild or moderate iron-deficiency anemia may not have any signs or symptoms. More severe iron-deficiency anemia may cause fatigue or tiredness, shortness of breath, or chest pain.