Infusion therapy
Not every form of exhaustion calls for an infusion. Some do.
You feel constantly tired, your hair is thinning, your concentration is fading, and someone has recommended an infusion? Then we first look at where this is coming from. Often there is a measurable cause behind it: a deficiency, impaired absorption in the gut, or something else entirely.
And sometimes it is simply about treating yourself and replenishing your reserves. For that, too, you are in the right place. What makes sense, we discuss in person. Referrals from colleagues are equally welcome: if your doctor has prescribed an infusion, we will administer it.
How it works
What you would like
We discuss your symptoms or wishes. Where there are symptoms, we review the relevant values, such as iron status, vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc or thyroid function.
Agreed together
I tell you what is supported by evidence, what may be worthwhile and what may not be necessary. Then the decision is yours.
In the infusion room
Four places in a dedicated room, with massage chairs, because regular infusions often mean sitting for some time. I place the line myself.
Follow-up check
When treating a deficiency, we recheck your values after the agreed interval and discuss the next steps.
What we offer infusions for
With a candid account of the evidence
So that you can make a well-informed decision, each area of use states how well its effect is supported by scientific evidence.
Iron deficiency, with or without anaemiaWell established
Frequently overlooked, because the blood count can appear normal. What matters is ferritin and transferrin saturation taken together. In inflammatory bowel disease or after bowel surgery, intravenous iron is clearly superior to oral iron.
After gastrointestinal surgeryWell established
After bariatric surgery, partial gastrectomy or small bowel resection, the absorption of certain nutrients is permanently reduced, above all iron and vitamin B12. This is not a question of diet, but of anatomy.
Biologics in inflammatory bowel diseaseWell established
In Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, I administer antibody therapies such as infliximab or vedolizumab (Entyvio) as infusions at fixed intervals. We take care of obtaining the medication for you. During treatment, I check your blood values and progress regularly so that side effects and infections are detected early.
Osteoporosis, once a yearWell established
Fifteen minutes, once a year. Here, studies have examined not merely laboratory values but the number of actual fractures. Beforehand we need a bone density scan, kidney function, calcium, vitamin D and a dental check-up.
Confirmed vitamin and mineral deficienciesWell established
After stomach or bowel surgery, in coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease or with certain long-term medications. Where tablets work equally well, I recommend tablets; for vitamin B12 this is usually the case.
In mast cell activation and histamine intoleranceLimited evidence
Ascorbic acid and zinc are cofactors of the histamine-degrading enzyme; where a deficiency has been confirmed, replacement is justified. In one uncontrolled study, blood histamine levels fell after high-dose ascorbic acid. Whether this translates into an improvement in symptoms has not been established.
Diabetic nerve painLimited evidence
Alpha-lipoic acid as a three-week course, followed by tablets. In controlled studies, burning, tingling and numbness improved. Whether the infusion is superior to the tablet has not been conclusively determined.
NAD+On request
NAD+ is a coenzyme of energy metabolism whose levels decline with age. Whether an infusion has a measurable benefit for exhaustion or as prevention has not been established; the data come mainly from laboratory and animal studies and small studies in humans. The infusion runs slowly, for up to four hours, because if given too quickly it can cause a feeling of pressure, nausea or flushing. I will discuss openly with you what is known and what is not.
To replenish your reservesOn request
Sometimes you know that your diet has fallen short, the winter has been long or a demanding period lies behind you. A vitamin and mineral infusion, for example following the Myers principle, can then be a good way of treating yourself. How much of its effect is measurable has not been conclusively established; many people nonetheless find it restorative. I tell you openly what is known, and you decide.
Exhaustion without an identifiable deficiencyTreatment trial
If the work-up reveals nothing and you would still like to try, that is possible. We then agree on how we will recognise whether it helps you, and after a few weeks we review together whether it is worth continuing. These services are not covered by insurance.
How we decide
Your infusion, your decision
Some patients come with a clear medical concern, such as iron deficiency. Others wish to replenish their reserves and treat themselves. Both have their place.
It matters to me that you know what you are choosing: I explain what is well established, what may be worthwhile and where a tablet would work just as well. The decision is yours.
What it costs
You will know the costs in advance
Consultation, examination and laboratory tests; afterwards we decide together what makes sense.
Per infusion, including obtaining the medication.
Per infusion.
Per infusion.
Tailored to your needs. You will be informed of the costs in advance.
Where clinically indicated, laboratory costs are usually covered by your statutory health insurer. Iron infusions for a confirmed indication are frequently reimbursed; we clarify this in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Before your first infusion
I am not sure whether an infusion makes sense for me.
Then we discuss it together: what may be worthwhile in your situation, what is well established and what may not be necessary at all.
Can I receive an infusion I have had before?
Yes, certainly. Before the first infusion we briefly review your medical history and medication to ensure the infusion is safe. If recent laboratory results are missing, a blood test may be advisable; we will discuss this.
How long does an infusion take?
Twenty to sixty minutes, depending on the preparation; an NAD+ infusion up to four hours. In the infusion room you sit in a massage chair; you may wish to bring something to read.
Will my insurer pay for it?
For a confirmed indication, such as iron deficiency, frequently yes. Infusions to replenish your reserves or as a treatment trial are not covered. I will tell you what applies in your case before we begin, not afterwards.
Appointments
Make an appointment
Briefly let us know what it concerns. If you have recent laboratory results, please bring them with you or upload them in advance.
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