Which IV Fluids Are Used in a Dehydration Treatment? 

The importance of staying hydrated at all times cannot be overstated. Most people don’t think to drink water until they feel thirsty, but you’re already dehydrated by that time. Simply drinking water or Gatorade isn’t enough to recover from dehydration on a hot, summer day. To get back on your feet as quickly as possible, you’ll need something that packs a more potent punch.

Dehydration IV Treatment in the USA and Internationally

While we are on the subject of packing a more potent hydrating punch. It’s important to know that staying hydrated after a workout, being in the sun for an afternoon, or after a night of drinking is essential.

You help your body maintain normal function by drinking fluids, which in turn helps you feel better throughout your day. Dehydration IV Treatment delivers the quickest and most effective potent punch for you.

Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration

Dehydration happens when your body is using more liquids than you are taking in. This happens most often because of excessive diarrhea or vomiting or on hot days when you sweat profusely and don’t drink enough water. A few tell-tale signs of dehydration include:

• Extreme thirst
• Dark-colored urine
• You suddenly stop sweating on a hot day
• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Dizziness

The scary thing about dehydration is that many of these symptoms happen subtly enough that you don’t notice them right away. If you start to feel any of the symptoms listed above, you should immediately sit down and drink water. This should at least keep you from passing out or suffering an accident.

What Happens if You Do NOT Treat Dehydration?

If you are feeling thirsty, there is a good chance your body is already experiencing dehydration. Losing water and electrolytes without replacing them can deregulate heart rate and blood pressure, triggering the kidneys to retain water.

It is imperative to avoid dehydration whenever possible – and if you do become dehydrated, recognize the necessity in replacing those lost fluids with immediate urgency. Severe dehydration is a very serious condition that can lead to brain damage and seizures, with some cases even resulting in death.

What’s the Best Way to Fight Dehydration?

IV Therapy is one of the best and most effective ways to combat dehydration. IV Therapy is a safe and simple way to recover from dehydration quickly. The IV fluids in a dehydration treatment are also safe and straightforward and usually include dextrose in a saline solution.

If you have already begun to feel the effects of dehydration, then drinking water isn’t enough. Your body needs electrolytes to operate, and drinking fluids isn’t the best way to fulfill these electrolyte needs.

The fluids in an IV pack are injected directly into the bloodstream. This process is also much easier on your digestive tract, whereas swallowed liquids are less efficient when processed, especially if you’re dehydrated.

Ingredients of a Standard IV for Dehydration

• Saline solution
• Dextrose
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Sulfate
• Calcium

While the IV fluids in a dehydration treatment combined with electrolytes are perfect for getting you back on your feet, it might be beneficial to take your IV Therapy a step further. Adding vitamins to your IV could speed up the recovery process and have you feeling even better than before.

If you add vitamin B-12 and a combination of B vitamins (1-6) to the standard IV fluids in a dehydration treatment, your dehydration recovery could be even faster. These life-giving vitamins boost your overall energy levels and fight off the numerous other symptoms of dehydration.

What are some Other Ways to Rehydrate Quickly?

Water

It never seems like a good time to halt an epic workout or soul satisfying hike; but a quick pit stop for a drink is more important than just quenching your thirst. Usually, an affordable option and one that’s often in abundance, water is a quick and easy way to keep the fluid intake coming while on the go or at home.

While recent studies have shown that water does a decent job of hydrating the body quickly, beverages with a bit of sugar, protein or fat do a much better job of keeping the body hydrated for longer.

Sports Drinks

Replacement of electrolytes is crucial after significant sweat loss. Many athletes and exercise enthusiasts have turned to sports drinks to keep hydrated while on the move. When examining sports hydration drinks, try to focus on those high in Sodium and Chloride, the major electrolytes lost in sweat.

Try to veer away from sport drinks with a bad electrolyte profile, regardless of how catchy the marketing campaign or jingle may be. Although sports drinks are intended to replace fluids lost during and after exercise, many of these beverages may be dehydrating due to the need to drink additional water in order to balance out their high sodium levels.

Oral Rehydration Solutions

Typically made of water, sugar and electrolytes, oral rehydration solutions are beverages designed to treat dehydration. Many oral rehydration solutions (ORS) come as a powder to be mixed with tap water, premixed ORS (e.g. Pedialyte) can be found at the majority of pharmacies in the United States. These products can be a quick and easy way to combat dehydration, but many find the unpleasant flavor of these beverages to be a deterrent.

Powdered IVs

Needing to keep the fluid intake up but having trouble getting the recommended 8 glasses of water a day before calling it a night? Powdered IVs (also known as electrolyte powders) have become increasingly popular among athletes and those who need to stay hydrated while on the go.

Instead of hauling around a water bottle or sports drink, you can now simply keep a packet of electrolyte powder in your bag if you’re training on a hot day or suddenly feel ill. Quickly mix the packet with water and you are back in the game. Powdered IVs can be a quick and efficient way to keep hydration levels up, but a downside of commercialized electrolyte powders is that many come with a lot of added sugars, which can lead to heart and diabetes related problems.

Eating Water-heavy Fruits and Vegetables

Most of our thoughts regarding hydration are centered around drinking fluids, but we should remember that fruits and vegetables also contain large amounts of water. A diet that focuses on water-heavy foods can help keep our bodies hydrated throughout that workout or on an active day.

Water-heavy Fruits and Vegetables include:

• Watermelon
• Peaches
• Oranges
• Honeydew melons
• Strawberries
• Cucumbers
• Celery
• Bell Peppers
• Lettuce
• Zucchini

Keeping a fine-tuned diet that incorporates these foods with a high water content can help you lead a fit and active life, but diet is more about the long haul than on the spot, instant hydration.

Get Hydrated Today

IV Therapy by Drip Hydration is one of the leading sources for all of your home IV therapy needs. Drip Hydration will have the perfect blend of IV fluids, vitamins, and electrolytes that you need to recover from dehydration. If the standard IV fluids in a dehydration treatment aren’t enough, then Drip Hydration will add a blend of vitamins and electrolytes that will be catered to your specific needs.

Dehydration is tricky and can sneak up on you in a hurry. You must identify the signs and symptoms of dehydration and take swift and decisive action to combat its effects. Call us now and schedule your appointment.

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