​IVs for Nausea

Defined as the feeling of needing to vomit, nausea can be caused by a wide range of factors — from morning sickness to foodborne illness. Whatever the cause, nausea can create significant discomfort and make it difficult to eat.  When accompanied by vomiting, it can also lead to dehydration.

When you're suffering from nausea, you may not have the energy to drive yourself to the doctor's office or hospital emergency room, especially if you think a ride in the car might make your symptoms worse.  That's why Rocky Mountain IV Medics offers mobile IV services for many patients. 

What Causes Nausea?

Like other symptoms, nausea has many different causes.  Some are environmental, while others relate to an illness or medical condition.  Some of the most common causes of nausea include:

• Infection and illness: Many bacterial infections and viral illnesses can cause nausea and vomiting, including stomach bugs, food poisoning and ear infections.
• Morning sickness: This type of nausea and vomiting occurs during pregnancy, usually during the first trimester.  Morning sickness can be triggered by certain odors, foods, heat or even nothing at all.
• Medication side-effects: Chemotherapy causes nausea in many cancer patients, and other medications can upset the stomach and lead to nausea as well.  Reading the medication information and talking to your doctor can help you determine whether your nausea could be related to a new medication.
• Motion sickness: A bumpy car, boat or train ride can cause nausea when the movement sends messages to the brain that don't match up with what you perceive.  IV therapy also can also help with altitude sickness.

In some cases, more serious medical conditions, including heart attacks, can cause nausea.  You should seek emergency medical assistance if nausea is accompanied by any other concerning symptoms, such as chest pain, confusion, blurred vision or severe abdominal pain.

Nausea Medications

Anti-nausea medications offer effective relief when you feel sick to your stomach.  Here are some of the most common ones:

• Benadryl: You’re probably familiar with the over-the-counter version of this medication.  Benadryl is the brand name of diphenhydramine, and it can ease, or even prevent, motion sickness.

• Reglan: Reglan (also known as metoclopramide) treats nausea and vomiting that people may experience when their stomach can’t empty food fast enough.  It also helps minimize that “too full” feeling when food sits in the stomach.

• Vitamin B6: B6 isn’t a nausea medication, but it can be used to calm the stomach.  It’s been found to be particularly useful for pregnant women dealing with morning sickness.

• Zofran: This medication is also known as ondansetron.  It’s often prescribed to help patients deal with nausea as a result of surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.​

Medications are often delivered in pill or liquid form.  But in an IV, nausea meds have even more potency.  That’s because the IV fluids are infused into the bloodstream.  This ensures fast, maximum absorption so you can get the best results. 
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IV nausea medications can address a variety of problems, including the medical conditions mentioned above, along with dehydration, food poisoning, hangovers, and more.  Talk with your healthcare provider before taking anti-nausea medication, especially if you are on other medications or have a chronic health condition. 

Fighting Nausea With an IV Drip

Even when it's related to a relatively harmless cause like motion sickness, nausea can induce vomiting and prevent you from eating, leading to dehydration and fatigue.  Your nausea could even stem JUST from dehydration.  It's incredible how quickly our bodies can shut down when lacking the proper hydration and vitamin levels.  In these cases, you need to replace lost fluids and nutrients as quickly as possible.  An IV for nausea can help rehydrate your body and soothe your stomach, allowing you to rest.

IV Fluids for Dehydration Nausea

We provide IV therapy for patients suffering from nausea due to a variety of factors, including dehydration.  When we arrive at your location, we'll evaluate your symptoms, check your vital signs, and recommend an anti-nausea IV package tailored to your needs. 
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In most cases, we recommend our Myers’ Cocktail infusion with an added anti-nausea medication.  This IV drip contains normal saline and a proven combination of powerful ingredients: vitamin B Complex, vitamin B12, vitamin C, zinc, magnesium, glutathione, and Zofran.