Cure Your Hangover Tampa

Cure Your Hangover, Tampa

The practice of using intravenous therapies has been around for centuries. These therapies have uses worldwide to treat various ailments with much success. One of the most popular uses for intravenous therapy is to cure your hangover. This treatment works particularly for those who have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol.

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IV Therapy as a Hangover Cure

The concept behind IV therapy as a hangover cure is that with an increased concentration of serum electrolytes along with hydrating fluids, intravenous therapy can replenish depleted levels lost during excessive drinking. Furthermore, this fluid can also help to dilute the alcohol in the stomach, which may help absorb it more quickly.


Many of the symptoms of a hangover are the result of the dehydrating effects of alcohol. Thus, replenishing the lost fluids can also help alleviate those uncomfortable symptoms. For IV therapy as a hangover cure to be effective, the patient must rehydrate and replenish the electrolytes and nutrients lost, particularly potassium. 


In addition to dehydration, a hangover can also cause inflammation in the body resulting from increased cortisol levels due to stress from intoxication or withdrawal symptoms from alcohol. Thus, some healthcare providers recommend adding anti-inflammatory supplements to alleviate this discomfort.


What is IV Therapy?

Intravenous therapy is a medical treatment in which a solution directly enters into the vein via a needle or catheter placed inside of the vessel. This method helps the body by rapidly delivering fluids and medications throughout the circulatory system and often eliminates the need for intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SQ) administration. Intravenous therapy may contain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, electrolytes, and supplements. It can also be useful for hydration purposes when oral consumption is not possible due to nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. 

How Alcohol Causes A Hangover

Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and can intoxicate users within minutes. Once in the body, this substance causes increases in heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time impeding motor skills. Large amounts can cause drowsiness along with nausea and dizziness. In theory, this is due to the effects of alcohol on neurotransmitters in the brain, including GABA and glutamate receptors. These changes are also exacerbated by substances that cause the body to absorb alcohol more rapidly.


Common symptoms of a hangover include headache, dizziness, light sensitivity, nausea/vomiting, lethargy, or fatigue. Some may experience stomach pain, thirst (dehydration), dry mouth (Xerostomia), diarrhea (in severe cases), and muscle soreness (myopathy).


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