If you need high doses of medicines, quick hydration, or more nutrients in your body, the experts at Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, are here for you. Highly trained physician Wendy Garlington, MD, and her skilled team offer intravenous (IV) infusions for fast fluid, nutrition, and medication absorption when time is of the essence. Call the office or use the online scheduler today to learn more about IV infusions.

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What are IV infusions?

Infusions consist of medications, nutrients, fluids, or combinations of these substances. Your Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine provider infuses them directly into your bloodstream, where your body quickly absorbs them. IV infusions are simple, painless, and highly effective treatments.

What are the benefits of IV infusions?

The benefits of IV infusions include:

  • More energy
  • Faster healing
  • Reduced risk of complications
  • Fast absorption
  • Pain relief

IV infusions are also used as an effective treatment for infections.

IV infusions are effective against severe infections or illnesses that oral medicines might not be strong enough to treat. Infusions can reduce your risk of or treat nutrient deficiencies. They can also hydrate you and prevent severe or life-threatening medical problems.

Why would I need IV infusions?

An Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine provider discusses your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and medications to determine if IV infusions are the proper treatment for you. They complete an exam, check your vital signs, and order specific diagnostic tests.

For example, you might need blood and urine tests, a tissue biopsy, or other diagnostic evaluations to help your provider diagnose your condition. Once a correct diagnosis is reached, your provider can develop a personalized treatment plan.

What should I expect during IV infusions?

Your Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine provider inserts a tiny needle into one of your veins and infuses fluids, nutrients, medicines, or a combination of various substances into your bloodstream. Each treatment time will differ from one patient to another, but it could take 30-45 minutes.

What happens after IV infusions?

After receiving IV infusions, you could feel better right away, or you could experience continued improvements in your health and well-being over time.

Depending on why you need infusions, your Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine provider might suggest a series of infusions every week or two to maximize your results. They tailor each treatment just for you and follow up with you to ensure that the IV infusions produce desirable results.

Call the Infectious Disease Associates & Travel Medicine office or book an appointment online today to learn if IV infusions are right for you.