IV Therapy

You may not extract everything you need from the food, supplements, and medicines that pass through your digestive system, but with intravenous (IV) therapy, nothing goes to waste. Board-certified family medicine expert Syed-Ghazanfar Naqvi, MD, offers IV therapy at Advanced Medicine Clinics in McKinney, Texas. Dr. Naqvi uses IV therapy to help people improve their general health, immune system function, and nutrient levels. It can even treat heart disease and more. Call Advanced Medicine Clinics today or book an appointment online to discover how you can benefit from IV therapy.

What is IV therapy?

Intravenous (IV) therapy delivers nutrients or medications directly into your blood through an arm vein. This avoids the problem of poor absorption, which can be an issue when you take oral dietary supplements.

Even the healthiest digestive system can’t extract all the nutrients you consume. If you have a gastrointestinal disorder like Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or celiac disease, your nutrient absorption might be especially poor.

Delivering nutrients into your blood bypasses the digestive system, giving you 100% of the benefits. IV therapy can also prevent the gastrointestinal side effects some medications cause.

What conditions can IV therapy treat?

At Advanced Medicine Clinics, Dr. Naqvi uses IV therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for specific medical problems and to boost overall health and wellness. You might benefit from IV therapy if you suffer from:

• Fatigue
• Chronic or recurring infections
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Dehydration
• Chronic pain
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cancer
• Heart disease

Dr. Naqvi uses the IV therapy infusion most suited to your needs. For example, if you have fatigue or your immune system is struggling, you would benefit from an infusion containing vitamin C, B vitamins, and minerals like magnesium and calcium.

IV chelation therapy contains ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). The medication locates and attaches to metals and minerals in your bloodstream, forming a compound you pass in your urine. This removes toxic heavy metals like mercury from your body, which can help treat conditions like heart disease.

What can I expect at my IV therapy session?

IV therapy takes 30-40 minutes on average. You sit in a comfortable chair in the IV infusion suite at Advanced Medicine Clinics, and Dr. Naqvi inserts a needle into your arm or wrist vein. Next, he attaches a cannula — a slender, flexible pipe connected to a bag containing your infusion.

The fluid slowly travels down the cannula and into your bloodstream as you sit quietly. You shouldn’t feel any pain, although you might have a moment’s discomfort when the needle goes into your arm.

During the infusion, you can rest, read a book, or browse the internet on your mobile device while you remain seated. When the infusion is complete, Dr. Naqvi removes the needle, and you can continue your day as usual.

Call Advanced Medicine Clinics today or book an appointment online to benefit from IV therapy.