IV therapy
Fluid and the substances dissolved in it, given into a vein. The composition is chosen by a doctor at a consultation, and the drip is administered by a general practice nurse on that prescription.
What it is and when it is needed
A solution of water, electrolytes and substances chosen by the doctor — usually vitamins and trace elements — is infused into a vein, so they reach the bloodstream without passing through digestion.
This is not a treatment for disease and does not replace one. If you feel unwell, the first step is finding out why, not a drip.
- The composition is prescribed by a doctor, not chosen from a menu.
- A drip cannot be booked as a first visit — the consultation comes first.
- You stay at the clinic for the procedure, with staff present.
Who it is for
Whether IV therapy suits you is decided by the doctor, having reviewed your symptoms, your conditions and, where needed, blood tests. It is usually considered when a deficiency has been confirmed or when oral preparations are unsuitable.
- A confirmed deficiency of vitamins or trace elements.
- Conditions in which oral preparations are poorly absorbed.
- Fluid loss and feeling weak after an illness, once the overall state has been assessed.
- Support during recovery, as part of a doctor’s plan.
How it goes
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Doctor’s consultation 30 min
Your symptoms, conditions and medication are reviewed, and blood tests ordered if needed. The doctor decides whether the procedure is appropriate and what it should contain.
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Preparation 10 min
Eat and drink water beforehand. The nurse checks how you feel and places a cannula in the vein.
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The drip 30–60 min
The solution is infused slowly. You can sit, read or work on your phone meanwhile.
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Afterwards 10 min
The needle is removed and the site pressed. You stay a few minutes so the nurse can check that you feel well.
Results
How you feel depends on your starting state and on what was actually lacking. Where there was no deficiency, no marked change should be expected — the excess leaves with the urine.
Where a deficiency has been confirmed, the doctor will say how many sessions are needed, at what intervals, and whether the tests should be repeated.
Aftercare
There are few restrictions afterwards, but the puncture site is still tender for the first day.
- Keep the plaster on for at least an hour.
- Avoid alcohol and hard exercise for a day.
- Drink water.
- Contact the clinic if the site is red, painful or swollen the next day.
- Contact us too if you develop a rash, breathlessness or dizziness.
Contraindications
A drip puts a load on the heart and kidneys, so some conditions rule it out. The doctor decides at the consultation.
- Heart failure and serious heart disease.
- Kidney failure.
- Allergy to the substances to be given.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding — assessed individually.
- Acute infection or fever.
- Clotting disorders or blood-thinning medication — assessed individually.
- Oncological conditions — only with the treating doctor’s agreement.
Common questions
Can I book a drip straight away?
No. The composition is prescribed by a doctor, so a consultation comes first. That is not a formality: whether the procedure is suitable at all depends on your symptoms and tests.
Will it strengthen my immune system?
We cannot promise that to a healthy person. It makes sense when a doctor has identified a specific deficiency.
Does it replace treatment?
No. IV therapy is not a treatment for disease; if there is a disease, the doctor treats it separately.
How long does it take?
The drip itself is 30–60 minutes depending on the solution. Expect to be at the clinic for about an hour.
Does it hurt?
Only the needle at the start. After that the procedure is painless.
Are tests needed?
Often yes. Tests confirm the deficiency, and then it is clear what is actually worth replacing.
Who administers it?
A general practice nurse, on the doctor’s prescription. A doctor is present at the clinic throughout.
Can I drive afterwards?
Usually yes. If you feel weak or dizzy, tell the nurse and stay longer.
Who performs it
Cosmetologist and general practice nurse. Advises on skin care and daily routine, administers IV therapy on a doctor's prescription and assists the doctors during injectable treatments. In practice since 2009. Consultations in Lithuanian and Russian.
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A request is not a confirmed appointment — we will call and agree the time.
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