- Female
- 60 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really worried about my mom. Her heartbeat's been acting up and she's feeling a heavy sensation around her chest. About a month ago, her hemoglobin was really low at 6, and the doctor suggested 7 cycles of iron injections. She's already done five of those. The last four times, it took about 2 to 2.5 hours to finish each cycle, but the nurse did the fifth round in just an hour. Also, they usually fixed the cannula on the back of her hand, but during this last session, they put it on her wrist and told her to hold it. Do you think these changes could be why she's feeling chest heaviness and her heartbeat's speeding up? Can the quick iron injection cause these symptoms?
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Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Chest Heaviness and Heartbeat Concerns: a. The symptoms of chest heaviness and increased heart rate can be concerning and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional promptly. b. These symptoms may not be directly related to the site of cannula placement or the speed of the iron injection.
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Iron Injection Considerations: a. Rapid administration of iron injections can sometimes cause side effects, but chest heaviness and increased heart rate are not typical. b. Ensure that the remaining cycles are administered as per the recommended protocol.
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Immediate Actions: a. Contact her healthcare provider to discuss these symptoms and any potential need for further evaluation. b. Monitor her symptoms closely and seek emergency care if they worsen or if new symptoms develop.
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