When you receive fluids intravenously (through an IV), you get essential nutrients and mineralsdelivered directly into your bloodstream. The benefits of intravenous fluid support are innumerable,most notably that you will be hydrated and feel better, faster.

At IV Wellness Lounge Clinic, Dubai, we offer a variety of in-home intravenous fluid therapytreatments and believe that with high-quality treatment comes high-quality service. Our team oflicensed medical professionals will visit your home, office, or hotel room anywhere in UAE to deliverthe IV therapy of your choosing.

So, why IV therapy? And how long do IV fluids stay in the body? In this article, we’ll share with you allthe information you might need about IV therapy, how your body responds to it, and why intravenousfluids can help you feel much better and faster.

How Much Water Should You Drink?Before we get into the details about intravenous therapy, let’s talk about the building block of most IVfluid needs: hydration. On average, men should consume around 3.7 litres of water. Meanwhile,women consume about 2.7 litres of water per day.

If you are an athlete, are dehydrated after a night out, or travel frequently and therefore prone to jetlag, you might need more water than the recommended amount. Additionally, it is best to spread yourliquid consumption throughout the day to avoid an upset stomach.

The Concern with DehydrationDehydration, especially during the warmer months of the year in Dubai, can cause serious healthissues that can lead to hospitalization. If you are admitted to a hospital and need fluids, you’ll likely begiven fluids intravenously.

However, you don’t need to be admitted to a hospital to receive the benefits of intravenous fluidtherapy – nor do you need to be experiencing discomfort. Intravenous fluid therapies can be incrediblynourishing, mainly when delivered in the comfort of your home, office, or hotel room.

At The I.V Wellness Lounge, we have a team of medical professionals who come to you whether youare looking for a boost or are in serious need of some hydrating.

Dehydration comes at a cost and can be very dangerous. The early onset symptoms of dehydrationinclude a dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, and light urination. If you don’t address dehydration, or ifit’s coupled with additional fluid loss brought about by vomiting or diarrhoea, your body is at risk forserious dehydration.

Being proactive about hydrating is critical, regardless of your age or lifestyle choices, because,without the proper amount of fluids in your body, your system cannot process vital nutrients that yourbody needs to survive. Aside from the uncomfortable symptoms of dehydration, your body needswater to circulate vitamins and nutrients and keep your body functioning properly.

Intravenous Fluids vs. Drinking LiquidsThe process of intravenous fluids is essential because when fluids are delivered via an IV, they areled directly into your bloodstream. This allows for hydration and nutrients to be absorbed more quicklyby your body than if drinking fluids hydrate you. When you receive fluids and nutrients intravenously,they don’t have to pass through your gastrointestinal tract and digest.

As such, they can be absorbed more directly into your bloodstream. So, we know that delivering fluidsintravenously works more quickly than drinking them orally, but what about how long those IV fluidsstay in your body? There are several key factors that impact how long IV fluids stay in your body.

Hydration LevelsHow hydrated you are when receiving IV fluids is one of the biggest factors in determining how longthese fluids will stay in your body. If you are well-hydrated, IV fluids are going to pass more quicklythroughout your bloodstream. This is because these fluids have less work to do to hydrate your bodysince it’s already relatively hydrated. If, however, your body is dehydrated, it will absorb all of thenutrients and fluids it is in critical need of absorbing.

Metabolic RatesYour metabolic rate is, simply put, how quickly your body processes different nutrients through yourbody’s bloodstream.

Slow metabolic rates are often more prevalent in people with higher body weights or older adults. Asyou age, your metabolism slows, which would impact your body’s uptake of fluids and nutrients ifdelivered intravenously.

However, if you have a relatively high metabolism, your body will more quickly absorb IV fluids andtheir nutrients. Higher metabolisms are found in people who are more physically active, have lowerbody weights, or are younger.

Presence of IllnessIf you have certain illnesses, their presence may impact your body’s ability to retain fluids. Forexample, if you take blood pressure medication, your body may process fluids differently.Additionally, suppose you are sick with a viral infection, such as the coronavirus or flu. In that case,your body might be experiencing dehydration due to the inability to keep fluids down, excessiveurination, or passing of stool. If you are dehydrated, IV fluids may work more quickly and effectively toreplenish lost nutrients than if you are healthy and hydrated.

Can I Have Too Much IV Fluids?The short answer is no. As your body processes IV fluids, whether slowly or more quickly, any excessfluids or nutrients will be passed through your urine. The fluids found in an IV are mostly a vehicle forcarrying a variety of nutrients, vitamins, and electrolytes into your body.

So, as stated before, depending on your hydration levels, metabolic rate, and overall health, yourbody will process these fluids at different speeds.

Our Recovery Hub, for example, is packed with all the vitamins and nutrients that you might need torevive yourself after a long night out on the town, after a red-eye flight, or if you are experiencing aviral infection.

The issue generally is not whether your body can handle a large amount of fluids and nutrients – as itwill absorb what it needs and pass the rest, but more about if your body has too few fluids.

The Bottom LineThere is no one answer regarding how long IV fluids stay in the body. It depends on several factors,including your dehydration levels beforehand, body weight and composition, whether you’re sick ornot, and how well your body responds to the intravenous fluids.

In general, your body will retain IV fluids for a few hours – the factor that sets intravenous fluid therapyapart from consuming liquids orally is the amount of time it takes to hit your bloodstream and starthydrating you.

In a matter of minutes, the liquids provided through intravenous therapy will be in your body and readyto be incorporated into your system that is likely dehydrated.

Next time you feel sick, dehydrated, jet-lagged, or hungover, schedule an appointment with IVWellness Lounge Clinic for our in-home, luxury intravenous therapies and services. Delivered to youin the comfort of your home, office, or hotel room, our team of licensed medical professionals is readyto provide you with IV therapy treatments.