IV hydration therapy has become increasingly visible outside of traditional medical settings. The appeal is understandable, but before scheduling an IV drip, it’s important to understand when IV therapy makes sense, what the possible risks are, and why preventing dehydration in the first place is usually the better approach.

“I’ll deal with it later.”  This is one of the most common phrases physicians hear from busy adults on tight schedules. Between family responsibilities and demanding careers, taking time for themselves is usually pushed to the back burner. This means caring for their health, too. But while waiting to see a physician gives you time back in the moment, problems can still continue to snowball inside your body.

The bottom line: Waiting to see a doctor to save a few hours can cost you much more in the future.

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