Infusion Therapies

An infusion brings active substances directly into your bloodstream. This makes sense when the body absorbs too little through the gut, when a deficiency is pronounced or when tablets are not tolerated. A common reason is iron deficiency, often with tiredness, problems concentrating, hair loss or pallor. After heavy blood loss, with chronic inflammatory bowel disease or in pregnancy too, an iron infusion can be the better choice than tablets.

Besides iron there are situations in which vitamins or micronutrients are given as an infusion. This comes into question, for example, with proven deficits, with absorption disorders after operations or with certain chronic conditions. A fluid administration may also be necessary, for instance with heavy fluid loss or as part of a supportive treatment.

What matters to us is honesty. Not every tiredness comes from a deficiency, and not every deficiency needs an infusion. Sometimes a dietary adjustment is enough, sometimes a course of tablets suffices. We promise you no miracles from a drip. We look closely with you, make sense of your values and treat with an infusion only when it is medically justified. This way you avoid unnecessary procedures and get exactly what your body really needs.

It begins with the conversation. You tell us about your complaints, your medical history and what you have already tried. We then take your blood and determine the values that are relevant for your situation. With a suspected iron deficiency we look, among other things, at the ferritin and the blood count. That way we have a clear basis and do not treat blindly.

If an indication is present, we discuss the procedure, the dosage and possible side effects with you. You learn how long the infusion takes, how it feels and what you should watch for afterwards. Most infusions run through a small needle in the arm vein and take, depending on the preparation, between a few minutes and a good hour. You sit calmly, can read or simply switch off.

During the infusion we are with you and observe how you react. After the treatment you stay under supervision for a short while, so that we are sure everything is well tolerated. We give you guidance on what to watch for in the next few hours and when to contact us. If several sessions are needed, we plan them together and adapt them to your daily life. You get an appointment within 48 hours; you need no referral for it.

Infusions are usually well tolerated when they are properly assessed and correctly administered. This is exactly why we place such value on the diagnosis beforehand. We want to know whether a deficiency exists, how pronounced it is and whether there are reasons that speak against an infusion. These include prior conditions, allergies, pregnancy or certain medications you take.

As with any medical procedure, reactions can occur. At the injection site a feeling of pressure or a small discolouration can arise. With iron infusions, transient reactions are possible in rare cases, which is why we observe you during and after the administration. We inform you about this clearly before the treatment, so that you can make a real decision.

Our aim is a calm, safe treatment without time pressure. You are not a number in a row of appointments. You receive the full attention of our interdisciplinary team. We document your values and, if needed, check after a few weeks whether the treatment has worked, in order to adjust the approach if necessary. This way infusion therapy remains a responsible part of your health and not an empty promise.

Do I need a referral for an infusion? No. You can contact us directly and get an appointment within 48 hours.

Is blood always taken beforehand? Yes. We treat only with a clear medical indication, which is why the assessment with blood work comes first.

Does an infusion help against general tiredness? Only when a demonstrable deficiency or a medical reason is behind it. If tiredness cannot be explained by a deficiency, we look together for the actual cause.

How long does an infusion take? Depending on the preparation, between a few minutes and a good hour; afterwards you stay with us briefly for observation. Does the infusion hurt?

You feel the small prick of the needle; after that the administration is usually painless. How many sessions do I need? That depends on your findings and the preparation.

Sometimes one session is enough, sometimes several are necessary, which we plan together with you.

You will find us at Utoquai 37 in Zürich, a few steps from the lake. Here you are treated by our experienced interdisciplinary team, with the calm and the time that serious medicine needs. 60 minutes per appointment is the rule with us, not the exception. In this time we listen to you, make sense of your values and explain to you clearly what we recommend and why.

With infusions in particular this time is decisive. We want to understand where your complaints come from before we reach for the needle. After the conversation you should know exactly whether an infusion makes sense for you and what other options there are. This clarity is part of the treatment for us.

If you often feel tired, suspect an iron deficiency or simply want to know whether something is wrong, then contact us. We look closely together, assess things properly and treat only what really needs treating. You get an appointment within 48 hours, entirely without a referral. We are Dein Team fürs Leben and accompany you beyond the single infusion.