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Iron infusion in pregnancy
I have Hb as 9.7 g/dL on 15 May and then 9.6g/dL on 6 june. Three weeks apart. Taking cheri for oral iron supplementation. I am currently in 28 weeks of pregnancy. Doctor has told for iron infusion.
Is it necessary ? Will it cause pigmentation?
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Yes it helps in faster replenishment .. no pigmentation
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Iron injection helps to give a large dose in one shot
It doesn't cause pigmentation
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Have you been taking your drugs regularly and in the right way??
What about deworming??
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No iron infusion is not required at 9.7
Iron infusion does not cause pigmentation
You first need to rule out thalassemia
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Dr. Sonali Hargunani
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Detailed evaluation of anaemia and treatment - rather than directly treating
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can take iron infusion
If doesn't cause pigmentation
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
you can take if after taking iron tablets also your hb is not improving
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You can go for iron infusion.
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