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Iron therapy.

Restore your iron stores in a single 30-minute infusion.
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Why intravenous iron?

Oral iron supplements are poorly absorbed and are associated with side effects such as upset stomach, bloating, constipation, black stools, nausea and heartburn.

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When tablets aren't helping

Aside from intolerable side effects, oral iron tablets can take several months to be effective, and some patients do not gain any benefit.

Intravenous iron however, can restore the body's iron stores in a single 30 minute infusion.

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How it works.

Four simple steps, from blood test to infusion.

  1. Send your recent blood tests (ideally within 3 months)

    We recommend the following tests: Ferritin, Iron studies (transferrin saturations, total iron binding capacity, serum iron and ferritin) and Full blood count. Ferritin is the minimum test required.

    This can be requested through your NHS GP, private providers, or you can book these tests at Tetbury Hospital or we can suggest other testing centres.

  2. Complimentary review with our specialist consultant

    Once you have the results from your blood tests, you can send them to us for a complimentary review by our specialist consultant.

  3. Detailed consultation

    If eligible for an iron infusion, you will then be offered the option of a detailed consultation (unless you have had an infusion within the last year).

    We will discuss your symptoms, relevant medical history, explore possible causes, explain the infusion, answer any questions and determine a long-term management plan.

  4. Iron infusion

    This will be followed by the iron infusion as a one stop consultation and infusion in a single appointment or as a separate consult and infusion.

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Safe, monitored and comfortable.

All infusions will be given by our GMC registered specialist medical consultants over approximately 30 minutes, in a safe, monitored and comfortable environment.

All our sites are CQC registered and our consultants will be with you throughout the infusion.

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Time to feel yourself again.

Request your free assessment with one of our specialist consultants.

We offer a complimentary review of your blood results and symptoms to determine whether Iron Therapy is appropriate for you.

Our patient-centred approach looks beyond a single blood-test result and takes a holistic approach to your symptoms, medical history and iron status.