IV Therapy

What is an IV?

An IV stands for intravenous, meaning within the vein. Most people are familiar with IVs as part of a medical procedure. They are frequently used to administer fluids, medications, and blood transfusions in a medical setting.

When you have an IV, a needle covered by a very thin catheter, or tube, is inserted into one of your veins. The placement is often on the back of your hand, your forearm, or the crook of your elbow, although the placement of an IV can occur elsewhere.

Once the catheter is properly in place, the needle is withdrawn, and the catheter serves as a direct channel into your vein and therefore your circulatory system. This allows your medical team to provide the therapy you need directly into your bloodstream, where the benefits can begin without the need for your digestive system to play a role in that process.

What is IV therapy?

IV therapy is a way to give you a hydration and nutrition boost that takes very little time yet delivers immediate effects. The process is similar to the use of IVs in the hospital, but the catheter won’t remain in place for long, and there are no medications used.

At MedVital Wellness Center you have access to multiple carefully crafted IV formulations in the practice’s Vitamin Lounge intended to address specific issues. Some available options include:

General hydration

This drip replenishes fluids as well as lost vitamins and minerals. It’s a good fit for treating fatigue, illness, jet lag, and as a recovery tool after exercise or athletic training.

Recovery

This drip offers swift hydration as well as supplemental electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. It’s great for treating a weakened immune system, stress and depression, exercise recovery, and correcting nutritional deficiencies.

Wellness

This drip can help prevent disease by boosting your overall health and wellness, including delivering an energy boost. Its use is often a preventive measure or to address low energy or the signs of aging.

There are also IV hydration formulations created to improve:

• Sleep disruptions
• Mood disorders
• Diabetes symptoms
• Aesthetics
• Detox from drugs or alcohol
• Diet and weight loss
• Hangover
• Sexual function
• Muscle mass

IV therapy is a versatile tool, and your practitioner can work with you to find or create a drip that is best suited for your needs and goals.

Is IV therapy painful?

When put into position by a medical professional, an IV is not at all painful. You may feel a brief pinching or stinging sensation as the needle enters.

As your body gets the hydration and nutrients it needs, you’ll notice positive changes right away. Very often those benefits are apparent for many days or weeks following your appointment.

If you have questions or concerns about the MedVital Vitamin Lounge or how IV therapy can play a role in your overall health and wellness, schedule a consultation today, online or by phone.