What is Mobile IV Therapy?
IV therapy is short for intravenous therapy. With this treatment, you receive fluids through a drip IV infusion, similar to what you’d receive in a hospital setting. This delivers the fluids directly to the bloodstream for the quickest results.
Typically, you’ll find IVs used in hospitals for many reasons, ranging from chemotherapy to blood transfusions. This new wave of IV therapy targets dehydration, illness, chronic conditions, and overall health and wellness with the use of vitamin-infused solutions. These solutions offer intense concentrations of vitamins that are absorbed faster than if taken orally.
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How Mobile IV Therapy Works.
At the start of your appointment, the nurse or paramedic will ask questions about your health and medical history and perform a brief exam. They’ll also ask about symptoms if you’re undergoing IV therapy for an illness. Next, they’ll sanitize your arm and gently put a needle into your vein and hook you up to the drip IV bag. You’ll want to be on a comfortable chair or couch while the fluids are infused into your body. You can read, watch TV, or listen to music while you sit back and let IV therapy do its work. The nurse or paramedic will stay close by to monitor you and make sure everything goes smoothly. Once they remove the needle and cover the area on your arm with a small bandage, you can go about your day and follow any instructions provided.
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What it helps treat.
There are many instances when IV therapy can help you feel better. Generally, it can rehydrate you and elevate your energy level, so you feel rejuvenated after the treatment. When you schedule your appointment, talk with the provider to make sure it’s the best fit for your particular circumstances.
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So, what is IV therapy used for? Generally, the main types of IV therapy are:
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Illness, such as cold or flu
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Dehydration
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Hangovers
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Altitude or morning sickness
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Nausea
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Vitamin deficiency
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Chronic health conditions, such as migraines
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COVID symptom relief
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Weight loss