Hydration therapy is an effective approach to improving your well-being and staying healthy. There are many reasons why you might be dehydrated, like not drinking enough fluids regularly, consuming alcohol, or having stomach bugs.
Some signs and symptoms that you might be dehydrated include extreme thirstiness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, dark or strong-smelling urine, not urinating as often as usual, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and fatigue.
Staying properly hydrated is so important. Hydration therapy is one of the first things healthcare professionals perform when you visit an emergency room. The procedure quickly replenishes your body with fluids in ways drinking water cannot.
Hydration treatments involve inserting a small IV into a patient’s arm so fluids can be directly delivered into their bloodstream for faster rehydration. Trying to rehydrate by drinking water can take several hours to take effect since most of it is absorbed by the small intestine, not the bloodstream.
Hydration treatments often include adding antioxidants, vitamins, electrolytes, and other medicines to the fluids being delivered, giving patients a health boost. The procedure has been so effective at replenishing fluids that several athletic commissions have banned athletes from using IVs to rehydrate before competitions.
Some of the most popular uses of hydration procedures include:
Some sports, like boxing, require athletes to make weight for their competitions since contestants are classified into specific weight classes. Being bigger and strong in such endeavors is an advantage, so many athletes game the system by losing water weight to compete in lower weight classes. Weigh-ins are typically 24 hours from the start of the competition, so they get 24 hours to rehydrate before competing.
Hydration therapy has been so popular with athletes like boxers that governing bodies like the World Anti-Doping Agency have banned its use, citing it gives athletes unfair advantages. Athletes involved in sports that allow its use, like the National Football League, should consider making it part of their pre-game preparations.
Migraines can be caused and exacerbated by dehydration, and hydration treatments are an effective way to reduce the discomfort caused by it. The fluids can be loaded with anti-inflammatory medication, pain relievers, and vitamins to provide instant relief from migraines.
IV therapy also helps to get past hangovers after a night out. Trying to rehydrate by drinking water can take up to seven hours to take effect, but an IV can provide near-instant relief. Anti-nausea medication and antioxidants are typically added when used for hangovers, and its impact should be felt in as little as 45 minutes.
Feeling fatigued can be a sign of dehydration, and IVs with vitamins and antioxidants can help to raise energy levels while providing some stress relief. Fatigue caused by dehydration typically will not disappear until proper fluid levels are restored.
Hydration treatments are an effective way to improve your health and energy levels. Give us a call or visit our Seiling clinic to learn more about the procedure.
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