Feeling Run-Down? Find Out How IV Therapy Can Help

Fatigue is something everyone experiences regardless of age, activity level, or health.

The reasons can be biological or psychological. For example, you need rest to retain or regain energy levels to perform essential functions, or you struggle with emotional or cognitive stress. 

The body can’t function at full capacity at all times; fatigue keeps things in check. However, if you're constantly fatigued, other problems may be at play that require treatment.  

At Quality Health Source in Mableton, Georgia, Dr. Temeka Johnson and her experienced team are here to help. They may recommend intravenous (IV) therapy to get you reenergized and back on your feet.

Reasons for feeling run-down

Extreme fatigue affects about 15% of women and 10% of men in the United States, and the reasons may include:

• Sleep — failing to get at least seven hours of sleep nightly
• Diet — unhealthy food affects your energy levels
• Inactivity — rest is essential, but too much can leave you more tired
• Stress — work and personal issues and life changes can wear you out
• Health — diabetes, anemia, and depression among issues tied to chronic fatigue

These problems can impact you daily, increasing the risk of accidents and injury while driving, working, or performing routine activities at home.

How IV therapy works

IV therapy combines essential hydration with other nutrients and minerals you may lack to restore energy and keep you healthy. These infusions use controlled doses that don’t have to go through the digestive process to reach the areas of the body that need a boost.

Conditions that IV therapy treats

Infusions of water and other precious fluids your body needs can help manage fatigue and other medical issues, including:

Dehydration

Losing more water than you take in upsets the balance of many things your body needs to function. This common problem affects everyone, from professional athletes to older adults.

Pain relief

Because we can administer medications in the infusion, you get a direct dose of drugs to help manage pain issues.

Malnourishment

If you have a medical condition that affects how your body metabolizes food, IV therapy can help you stay nourished and healthy.

Urinary problems

If you’re not urinating often enough, an IV infusion can help you get enough fluids to get things moving again.

Dry mouth

Certain medications, aging, and radiation therapy can cause problems with saliva production.

Headaches

Malnutrition and dehydration can lead to headaches; IV therapy can help treat those and manage headache symptoms.

IV therapy offers potent, direct delivery of medications and fluids to help you battle fatigue and other health concerns. Make an appointment with Dr. Johnson and Quality Health Source by phone or online today to learn more.