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Our IV hydration near you is a great option for New York athletes who need help with their hydration therapy. Our Sports and Pain Institute of NYC is certified and approved. We are among the best pain management clinics in New York and the region.

IV infusion therapy at Sports Pain Institute NYC — Dr. Febin Melepura

Infusion Therapy (IV) NYC — SPIN Sports Pain Specialists

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IV Hydration

treatment package includes:

Lactated Ringers or Normal Saline Solution

All fast acting medications are included:

  • Pain medication
  • Anti-nausea
  • Anti-heartburn

Frequently referred to as an IV infusion, IV therapy and IV infusion therapy — refers to treatments that are injected directly into your bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) needle. The IV treatment usually is prescribed by your NY sports injury specialist when oral medication or oral hydration isn't doing the trick.

Whether administered through your veins or other areas, the most common types of IV infusion drugs include:

  • Pain medication like Toradol
  • Anti-inflammatory medicine such as steroids
  • IV hydration
  • Nutritional supplements

IV Hydration Therapy

As a board-certified anesthesiologist, your physician has extensive experience treating and working with patients to help them remain healthy, maintain their competitive edge and aid in healing when they need it. Hydration therapy, through drinking sufficient fluids and eating water-retentive foods, is a well-known technique among healthy athletes who know how to take care of their bodies, prevent cramps and avoid dehydration.

IV hydration therapy, although not as well-known, is an effective way to rehydrate following a grueling competition, as well as a good way to pre-hydrate before you compete. If you are a high-level athlete in Manhattan who may have a sensitivity to drinking enough fluids to keep you hydrated, IV hydration through our specialist may be just the ticket for you.

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How IV Therapy Works

An IV infusion may take anywhere from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to complete. An IV is inserted in your arm and you're made comfortable while the medication slowly drips through the needle. Rarely do you feel any pain or other sensations during the infusion, although you may feel a slight tinge at the site of the injection, easily treatable with ice when you get home.

As you sit there, you're encouraged to keep yourself occupied with things to keep your mind off the IV therapy. You can:

Bring a friend and talk during the IV treatment
Read
Write
Listen to music over headphones
Watch a movie on your mobile device (also using headphones)

IV Treatment Side Effects

When your IV infusion is complete, you get a small bandage or dressing over the site where the needle was. Leave it in place for about 30 minutes. If you're on blood thinners, you may be instructed to keep the dressing on longer. Your doctor ensures the infusion staff has all your personal instructions.

Any after-infusion medication you need to take is provided before you leave. Rarely are side effects an issue following IV infusion therapy. The most you might expect is a rash or fever, in which case you should call your physician immediately just to be on the safe side. Other side effects of pain medication IV therapy include:

  • Dizziness
  • Nausea

Before and Aftercare

You can return to your normal activities the samne day. You may respond right away and receive relief from the first treatment, or it can take several IV infusions to get you on the healing path.

Do you have any questions about the infusion therapy we offer? Would you like to schedule an appointment with the best rated pain management doctor Febin Melepura MD of sports pain management clinic NYC? Please contact our office for consultation with the top pain relief specialist in Midtown Manhattan.

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Dr. Febin Melepura — Infusion Therapy Specialist NYC

Dr. Febin Melepura, MD

Double Board-Certified Pain Specialist

Meet Dr. Febin Melepura — Your IV Infusion Therapy Specialist in NYC

Dr. Febin Melepura, MD is a double board-certified interventional pain management specialist and the founder of the Sports Pain Institute of New York. He completed his residency and fellowship training at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

He holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine, and has treated more than 7,500 patients and performed over 5,250 procedures throughout his career. He has been named a Top Pain Management Doctor in New York and one of America's Top Doctors™ by Castle Connolly.

Dr. Melepura's approach to infusion therapy is rooted in precision: identify the exact source of your pain or dehydration, treat it with a targeted IV protocol, and get you back to your daily life as quickly as possible.

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What Our IV Infusion Patients Say

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"Able to make an appointment to see Dr. Melepura on short notice… attentive to my concerns… Jazmin was also very kind and helpful."

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"Excellent hospitality, listener and explainer… highly recommend the doctor and the place."

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"Dr. Melepura is the best! He worked with me to find the optimal solution to my shoulder pain while I was preparing for a fight!"

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"Lovely, bright and modern… doctor and staff were kind… felt my concerns were heard."

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"Helpful and friendly staff who gladly follows up with you if and when needed. Dr Melepura was very helpful and professional as well as provided me with excellent information and feedback."

Steve
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"Dr Febin is fantastic! Highly recommend him and his practice the Spin clinic. The doctor is a good listener, kind, attentive and gave me great advice. "

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"Dr.Melepura was very efficient and interpersonal, felt like he was understanding the problems I was having and explained the processes to take to rehabilitate. I would recommend."

Rice M
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"I felt listened to and truly understood by Dr. Melepura. Started PT the very next day. They were very friendly and I didn't feel rushed at all. Already recommended them to my friends who have or continue to play through pain."

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