Iron Infusion Berwick

While many people can manage iron deficiency with dietary changes or tablets, some individuals find this approach ineffective or experience severe side effects from oral iron. This is where an Iron Infusion becomes a necessary and beneficial treatment option. Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, chronic blood loss, or even pregnancy can significantly impair the body’s ability to absorb iron through the gut. During an iron infusion, a carefully calculated dose of iron is delivered directly into your bloodstream intravenously. This bypasses the digestive system entirely, ensuring 100% absorption and a much faster restoration of your body’s vital iron levels.

The process for receiving an Iron Infusion at O’Shea Medical Centre in Berwick is straightforward, safe, and conducted in a professional, comfortable clinical environment. Initially, your GP will conduct a thorough assessment, including blood tests, to confirm the diagnosis of iron deficiency anaemia and determine your specific dosage requirements. Once confirmed, the procedure involves cannulating a vein, typically in the arm, followed by the slow infusion of the iron solution. Our caring nurses monitor you closely throughout the entire process, which generally takes about 30 to 60 minutes, ensuring your comfort and safety from start to finish.

Patient safety is our highest priority when performing an Iron Infusion. Although the procedure is generally safe, our highly trained nurses and doctors are always on hand to manage any potential side effects or reactions, although these are rare. We strictly adhere to best-practice guidelines for intravenous iron administration, ensuring you receive care of the highest standard. Having the procedure done at O’Shea Medical Centre means you benefit from immediate access to your treating GP, who is fully aware of your medical history, ensuring seamless, integrated care throughout the infusion process and subsequent follow-up.

One of the significant advantages of an Iron Infusion in Berwick is the immediate, often long-lasting benefits it provides. Patients typically begin to feel improvement in their symptoms, especially fatigue, within a few weeks of the infusion as their haemoglobin levels rise. However, the infusion is just one step in your recovery journey. Following your treatment, your GP at O’Shea Medical Centre will arrange follow-up blood tests to monitor how effectively your body has utilised the iron and to assess your continued recovery. We also provide ongoing advice to help identify and manage the underlying cause of your iron deficiency, aiming for long-term health and well-being.

Choosing O’Shea Medical Centre for your Iron Infusion Berwick means choosing expertise, convenience, and compassionate care right here in your local community. Our clinical team is dedicated to providing this specialised service with professionalism, ensuring a positive and effective treatment experience. We strive to make the process as stress-free as possible, allowing you to quickly and effectively address your iron deficiency and significantly improve your quality of life. If you suspect you may be iron deficient and have been struggling with fatigue, we encourage you to book an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss whether an iron infusion is the right solution for you.