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Dr. Gaurang Ramesh

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July 16, 2023

What Is IV Therapy?

IV therapy is a type of medical treatment that uses intravenous (IV) fluids to deliver medication directly into your bloodstream. It’s most commonly used to treat dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, but it can also be used for other conditions.

First things first: what exactly is IV therapy?

IV therapy is when someone gives you an intravenous drip of some kind of fluid. It could be water, Gatorade, or even blood plasma—whatever they need to give you to make sure your body stays running smoothly. It’s usually used for people who are dehydrated or low on electrolytes (like sodium) because they’ve been sick or exercising too much.

The Benefits and Side Effects of IV Therapy

IV therapy has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until 1954 when doctors first started using IVs for medical purposes. Since then, doctors have found that this method can be used to treat many different conditions. Some side effects may include:

  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness

Okay, so you know that IV therapy is a thing. It’s not just something people do in the movies, it’s a real thing you can do at home! But if you’re not sure what it is or how to get it done, we’ve got some answers for you.

But sometimes people feel worse after getting their IV treatment. What gives?

The most likely reason for feeling worse after IV therapy is dehydration from all the fluids being administered at once. If this happens to you, try drinking more water before and during your next treatment session to help prevent it from happening again!

Also keep in mind that if your doctor prescribes it for you, there are really no side effects of IV therapy—it’s just something your body needs right now!

How much does IV therapy cost?

The price of IV therapy varies depending on what condition you’re being treated for and where you get it. In most cases, you’ll need an appointment with your doctor in order to receive IV therapy—and that appointment will likely cost more than the actual procedure itself.

IV fluids can provide a broad range of nutrients that can improve health and wellness, including an energy boost. IV therapy offers an easy and efficient way to deliver fluids, blood products, medications and nutrition to a person’s body. IV therapy is usually safe when administered by trained medical professionals.

In addition to keeping you hydrated, IV fluid therapy can help you receive a correct nutrient balance and replenish electrolytes. IV therapy may be beneficial in cases of dehydration or malnutrition. The FDA does not regulate intravenous vitamin therapy, so there are no federal guidelines for how much of each vitamin should be included in the mixture.

Potential side effects include bruising and soreness at the site of the needle placement, mild tingling or burning in your arm, swelling in your arm or hands or lightheadedness when the infusion begins. You should talk to your doctor before undergoing any type of intravenous therapy because it can have side effects.

IV therapy is a great option right now to help rebuild your immune system

IV therapy can be used for a variety of conditions, including immune support, and healing from coronavirus.

IV therapy is a safe and effective treatment that delivers vitamins and minerals to your cells.
Here’s what you need to know about this revolutionary drug-free treatment.
IV therapy can be a good way to help recover from severe viral infections such as COVID-19, it can also be used regularly for immune support.

As the virus spread across the globe, numerous patients and survivors with lingering symptoms found themselves with little to no support to recover. Even months after infection, many symptoms can persist, including long-term cough, dizziness, chest pain, muscle pain, and mental fog. Most testing methods are not sensitive enough to measure remaining viral particles in the body; however, research has shown that on average a patient harbors enough of the novel coronavirus to be contagious for up to 27 days after initial symptom onset. The illness is known as “post-COVID syndrome” or “Long COVID”; there’s currently no treatment for it.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus that was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. It causes respiratory illness similar to other types of coronaviruses, which include SARS and MERS. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

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