Iron Replenishment Therapy
Restoring Your Body’s Iron
Iron is an essential mineral your body uses to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that delivers oxygen from the lungs to the rest of your body. When your body is low in iron or you become iron deficient (also known as anemia), you may develop symptoms like fatigue, general weakness, headaches and more. These symptoms often develop slowly over time, which means you may not notice them at first. When your doctor diagnoses you with iron deficiency, HOAF is here to help you with iron replenishment therapy. This treatment method is a great way to restore your body’s iron quickly and efficiently. Learn more about how HOAF uses iron infusions to treat your condition.
What Is Iron Replenishment Therapy?
Iron replenishment therapy is a method HOAF uses to deliver iron directly into your bloodstream by use of an IV line in your vein. Our iron infusion is administered by a team of compassionate registered nurses who specialize in blood disorder treatments such as iron deficiency or anemia. The process generally takes about 15 to 30 minutes, and our caring team will continue to monitor you for about half an hour after your treatment is complete to watch for any signs of a reaction. One of the many benefits of iron replenishment therapy is that it begins to work quickly compared to that of an oral iron supplement. Some of our patients notice improvements and begin to feel better in just a few days!
Stages Of Iron Deficiency
Iron deficiency anemia is a type of hematology (blood disorder) that impacts the function of your red blood cells. A person becomes anemic when their body is no longer producing or ingesting enough iron to make hemoglobin and carry oxygen throughout your body. Most of the time, you are able to maintain your supply of iron from the food we eat with your body storing excess iron so it’s available as needed. However, when your body uses the stored iron quicker than it is filled, it becomes depleted. This happens in three stages:
Risk Factors For Developing Iron Deficiency
Almost anyone can develop a deficiency in iron, but there are some groups of people that are more susceptible. For example, women who are breastfeeding, become pregnant or still have menstrual cycles are more likely to develop iron deficiency than menopausal women or men. Here are some other instances where iron deficiency may arise:
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