Franklin General Practice
Doctors at Franklin General Practice bring a broad range of skills and experience across all areas of general practice and medicine, as well as in various specialty fields. We operate as a holistic family practice, striving to provide a comprehensive, one-stop service for all general medical and health needs of patients of all ages and backgrounds.
Please contact us to book an appointment or to enquire further about the range of high-quality care, services and treatment we offer.
Iron Infusion
Iron is a mineral which is essential to the human body. It transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues and muscles via red blood cells. It is required for energy production and supporting the immune system. Iron deficiency is often caused by a diet lacking in red meat, and can be a particular problem for females between puberty and menopause due to the blood loss of menstruation.
Whilst dietary modifications and supplements can help (and your doctor can advise you on this – high levels of iron in the body can cause problems), a severe deficiency sometimes requires treatment via an iron infusion, which takes more rapid effect as it delivers the iron directly to the bloodstream via an IV drip. People with iron absorption problems will benefit from this.
