Does IV Therapy Work for Hangovers?
- May 11, 2023
- Written by : Rebecca LaMarca, MSN, APN-BC, CNS
Sometimes a fun night out quickly turns into a hangover the next morning. In these moments, turn to treatments like IV therapy for a faster recovery.
How Hangovers Affect Your Body
Hangovers come with a wide set of symptoms that vary for every person. Common symptoms include fatigue, thirst, headache, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, muscle aches and anxiety. Hangovers cause these symptoms because of alcohol’s effect on the body, such as:
- Dehydration: Alcohol suppresses the release of vasopressin — a hormone that tells the kidneys to retain fluids for hydration. When intoxicated, urination and fluid loss increase and cause mild dehydration. This phenomenon contributes to hangover symptoms like headache and fatigue.
- Poor sleep: With alcohol in the system, sleep is often fragmented, resulting in fatigue.
- Inflammation: Alcohol causes inflammation throughout the body which is similar to feelings of sickness and may contribute to hangover symptoms. Alcohol metabolism also creates acetaldehyde that inflames the liver, pancreas, brain, GI tract and other organs.
Can IV Fluids Cure a Hangover?
One of our most frequently asked questions is can IV therapy help with hangovers? IV fluids are not a cure for a hangover, but they can increase the speed of recovery. IV fluids for hangovers promote hydration and liver detoxification. At IV Elements, our formula consists of:
- B-complex vitamins
- Medications for headache and nausea
- Magnesium
- Vitamin C
IV therapy delivers these vitamins directly to your bloodstream, improving your body’s ability to process them and increase your recovery speed.
How to Get Rid of a Hangover Fast
IV treatments can support faster healing from a hangover, and you can also take care of yourself in other ways. Additional tips for healing a hangover include:
- Drink water: Hydrating is essential to reducing hangover symptoms. Keep drinking water throughout the day to support recovery.
- Take over-the-counter (OTC) medications: OTC pain relievers help reduce inflammation and resolve hangover symptoms like headaches and muscle pain.
- Eat a snack: Bland foods like plain toast or crackers can increase your blood sugar and reduce nausea.
- Sleep more: A hangover may be a sign that your body needs more time to heal. Going back to bed can give your body more recovery time, and you might find your hangover has disappeared when you wake up.
Invest in Your Health With IV Elements
IV Elements helps you recover from those big nights out with Hangover Rescue IV treatment. With our mobile services throughout New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia, we can meet you in the comfort of your home. Schedule an appointment with us today.
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