Iron is an essential element required for the oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin in red blood cells around the body and plays an important role in many other vital processes in the human body.
Symptoms of iron deficiency can include: fatigue (feeling tired), dizziness, paleness of skin, shortness of breath, headaches, disrupted sleep, hair loss, unusual cravings, tingling or crawling feeling in the legs, tongue swelling or soreness.

Iron Infusions can be used for the treatment of patients with iron deficiency, when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be tolerated. The aim of the therapy is to replenish body iron stores and to remedy anaemia, a reduced level of haemoglobin due to iron deficiency. Not all patients respond to iron tablets and therefore an alternative method called Intravenous Iron Transfusion can be performed at our practice. In this way iron is replaced through the vein providing a fast and effective solution to iron deficiency. A blood test is required prior to administration to determine infusion requirements. Ask your doctor if you are concerned about iron deficiency and available treatments. Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusions are performed in our practice by Dr Sharmani Singh using Ferinject.