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Question: hello,
My wife is pregnant (with twins -she is in the beginning of the eight month of the pregnancy) , her doctor says that she needs an iron injection in the vein, i want to ask about this if it is safe or is there any other way to raise the iron that this, are there any side effects on the babies, i could send some tests if you to check...
My wife is pregnant (with twins -she is in the beginning of the eight month of the pregnancy) , her doctor says that she needs an iron injection in the vein, i want to ask about this if it is safe or is there any other way to raise the iron that this, are there any side effects on the babies, i could send some tests if you to check...
Brief Answer:
Most of the time it is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question and report. I can understand your concern.
Your wife has iron deficiency. Iron need is very high in pregnancy. So in every pregnancy iron supplements are given. Most of the time oral iron is given. But it will take more time to show it's effect. Moreover absorption is also a problem.
So many doctors preferes injectable iron infusion through vein. It gives quick effect.
Most of the time it is safe.
Sometimes it produces mild side effects like cause, bloating, heaviness, rashes etc.
Rarely it can cause serios side effects like chest pain, difficulties in breathing or anaphylaxis.
It is given in presence of doctor so mostly it is safe and effective.
Other ways to increase iron is by oral medicines and iron rich diet.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Most of the time it is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question and report. I can understand your concern.
Your wife has iron deficiency. Iron need is very high in pregnancy. So in every pregnancy iron supplements are given. Most of the time oral iron is given. But it will take more time to show it's effect. Moreover absorption is also a problem.
So many doctors preferes injectable iron infusion through vein. It gives quick effect.
Most of the time it is safe.
Sometimes it produces mild side effects like cause, bloating, heaviness, rashes etc.
Rarely it can cause serios side effects like chest pain, difficulties in breathing or anaphylaxis.
It is given in presence of doctor so mostly it is safe and effective.
Other ways to increase iron is by oral medicines and iron rich diet.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thanks Doctor... but is there any side effects on the babies..
Brief Answer:
No side effects on baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
There are no side effects on baby . In fact it is needed most for developing baby.S o don't worry about that. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
No side effects on baby.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
There are no side effects on baby . In fact it is needed most for developing baby.S o don't worry about that. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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