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I'm severely anaemic and i'm having my first iron infusion tomorrow what should i expect during and after the procedure?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

I would not expect a: You should not expect any problems from the iron infusion. My concern will be more to find the cause of your iron deficiency? Have you had a problem of excessive bleeding? If so, get that corrected , so that you do not have to live with this problem on a long term basis.

Answered 6/3/2018

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A member asked:

I'm severely anaemic and i'm having my first iron infusion tomorrow what should i expect during and after the procedure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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