Hydration Therapy / Replenish Drip

What is IV Hydration therapy?

Hydration therapy is the introduction  of an aqueous solution rich with  electrolytes intravenously.

Intravenous drip therapy is the replenishment of the body’s water balance through a vein. The conventional source of rehydration  is 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution. In severe cases of dehydration and hangover, we use Lactated Ringer Solution.

At a certain point in your life, you may have experienced dehydration in some shape or form that differs from just being ‘thirsty’. The usual remedy that comes to mind is to consume water or sports drinks to restore depleted electrolytes. 

In some instances, such as after vigorous exercise with improper water intake or falling ill, dehydration can be severe enough to render the individual fatigued or even cause medical complications.

To treat moderate to severe cases of dehydration, your doctor may recommend intravenous (IV) rehydration.

Hydration therapy involves insertion of IV line into a vein in your arm to administer fluids that are rich with electrolytes, these could include potassium ,magnesium, calcium, to name a few.