IV Hydration Therapy

Intravenous (IV) hydration therapy provides a quick and convenient way to treat various medical issues, including dehydration, headaches, and vitamin deficiencies. In Apple Valley, California, primary care doctor Hisham Abukamleh, MD, provides IV hydration therapy for adults. His self-titled medical practice is the only place in the area that offers this cutting-edge treatment. Call the office of Hisham Abukamleh, MD, to schedule an IV hydration therapy consultation, or book your appointment online today. 

What is IV hydration therapy?

IV hydration therapy is an outpatient procedure that administers vitamins, minerals, or prescription medication into your bloodstream through a vein in your arm. 

Nutrients and medications that enter your bloodstream bypass your entire digestive system. This prevents them from breaking down in your stomach, allowing your cells to reap more of their benefits.

What types of medical issues can IV hydration therapy treat?

Dr. Abukamleh uses IV hydration therapy to treat various medical issues, including:

• Dehydration
• Headaches and migraines
• Jetlag
• Hangovers
• Infections
• Acute illnesses like the common cold, flu, and COVID-19
• Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies
• Low immunity

Sometimes, Dr. Abukamleh prescribes IV hydration therapy for chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn's disease.

What does IV hydration therapy involve?

IV hydration therapy is an outpatient procedure that takes 45-60 minutes.

On the day of your appointment, Dr. Abukamleh will prepare a personalized IV solution and have you sit in a comfortable reclining chair. 

The IV solution contains vitamins and minerals or prescription medication. Once prepared, Dr. Abukamleh transfers the solution into an IV bag that connects to a thin plastic tube (catheter). The catheter attaches to a small needle that Dr. Abukamleh carefully inserts into a vein in your inner elbow. 

After inserting the needle into your arm, the vitamin or medication solution drips out of the IV bag, slowly entering your bloodstream. While this happens, you can read, watch TV, or nap. 

When the solution finishes entering your body, Dr. Abukamleh removes the needle, wraps a bandage around your arm, and observes you for 15-20 minutes. After the observation period is over, you can return to work and other activities immediately.

How long does it take to experience results from IV therapy?

The time it takes to experience results after IV therapy varies from person to person. Some people notice a significant improvement in how they feel within 24-48 hours. However, for others, it takes longer.* 

Dr. Abukamleh might recommend more than one IV therapy session, depending on the medical issue treated. Some conditions, like severe dehydration, require multiple IVs for optimal results. 

Call the practice of Hisham Abukamleh, MD, to schedule an IV therapy consultation, or book your appointment online today. 

*Individual results may vary.