WHAT ARE IV FLUIDS FOR DEHYDRATION?
Dehydration can be a serious medical condition that can greatly impact your overall health and wellness. When the body loses fluids faster than they can be replenished, dehydration occurs and can lead to headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other functional issues within the body. At Horizon Medical Center, our family practitioners may recommend the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids for patients showing signs of dehydration. In a number of cases, we can provide IV fluids on-site where you can be monitored by our highly trained team of doctors, nurses, and medical staff. If you think you might be dehydrated and in need of intravenous fluid therapy, please contact our Schaumburg, IL primary care practice right away and speak with a member of our highly trained team.
HOW DO IV FLUIDS TREAT DEHYDRATION?
A number of factors may lead to dehydration, from illnesses, overexertion, and extreme heat to vomiting, diarrhea, food poisoning, and a range of other conditions. Some of the more common dehydration symptoms are:
- Headache
- Weakness
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle cramping
- Dry mouth
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
When dehydration occurs, it is critical to reestablish a proper balance of fluids, salts, and electrolytes in the body. To administer IV fluids, a member of our Schaumburg, IL medical team will gently insert an IV catheter into a vein in your arm. The precise mixture of fluids will be determined based on your needs and will help replenish deficits in your body, allowing for rehydration of your tissues.
REHYDRATE WITH INTRAVENOUS FLUID THERAPY
Proper hydration is essential to every aspect of your health, from cognitive aspects to organ function. If you are experiencing symptoms of dehydration, we urge you to contact Horizon Medical Center promptly to schedule a visit for IV fluid therapy and replenish lost fluids, salts, and electrolytes. Get in touch with our Schaumburg, IL primary care facility to learn more about IV fluids for dehydration and find the care you need to support your health and wellness. We proudly accept a variety of insurance and Medicare plans.
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