Iron Deficiency Anemia

A lack of iron in your blood may be the cause of fatigue, heart palpitations, and skin paleness. At Bioinfusion Center, intravenous (IV) infusions are available to quickly replenish iron in your bloodstream and prevent additional complications. Cindy Crosby, MSN, FNP, CCRN, CRNI, and the team also offer specialized infusions to treat the root cause of iron deficiency and support your long-term health. Call the Farmington Hills, Michigan, office to schedule an iron deficiency anemia evaluation or book a consultation online.

Why do I have iron deficiency anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia develops when there’s a lack of healthy red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body’s tissues. Anemia can result when there’s not enough iron in the bloodstream to support cell production.

You can develop iron deficiency anemia if your diet lacks meat and other iron-rich foods. Other causes of anemia include:

• Pregnancy
• Heavy menstrual cycles
• Malabsorption disorder
• Chronic blood loss from conditions like peptic ulcers or a hiatal hernia

Bioinfusion Center provides IV infusion therapy for adults with iron deficiency anemia. The team delivers iron and other essential nutrients directly into your bloodstream to ease anemia-related symptoms and complications.

What are the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?

Mild iron deficiency anemia may not cause any noticeable symptoms. As the condition progresses, you can develop a range of symptoms, including:

• Pale skin
• Headaches
• Muscle weakness
• Persistent fatigue
•  Irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath

Without treatment, iron deficiency anemia can increase risk factors for heart-related complications. Women with severe iron deficiencies can also develop health issues during pregnancy.

The Bioinfusion Center team can request blood tests to assess your iron levels and determine if you’re a candidate for IV infusion therapy.

How does IV therapy treat iron deficiency anemia?

The goal of Bioinfusion Center’s IV iron therapy is to deliver a sufficient amount of iron directly into your bloodstream to correct a deficiency quickly.

This treatment approach benefits people whose iron levels don’t improve with diet changes or oral supplements. You might also be an IV therapy candidate if you need to rapidly replenish iron in your body due to chronic blood loss.

In addition to iron infusions, the team might recommend hydration therapy or other IV infusions to restore balance in the body and optimize your wellness.

They can also administer antibiotics and other prescription medications through an IV line to treat ulcers and other conditions contributing to iron deficiency anemia.

Call Bioinfusion Center today to find out if you’re a candidate for IV therapy to treat iron deficiency anemia. You can also use the online feature to book an appointment.