IV Hydration Treatment for Gout
Fluids and symptom support during a gout flare

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IV Hydration Treatment for Gout
What IV Hydration Can and Cannot Do for Gout

Gout happens when urate crystals form in a joint because uric acid in the blood is high. Diet, alcohol, body weight, certain medications, kidney function and genetics all feed into it. Our targeted IV hydration treatment for gout does not lower uric acid and does not dissolve crystals. It is fluid and symptom support during a flare.

Staying well hydrated is part of standard advice for people with gout, because the kidneys are what clear uric acid and because dehydration raises the risk of urate kidney stones. Lowering uric acid itself is done with prescription medication from your doctor, and that is the part that prevents future attacks. Learn how our services fit alongside that, and about overall wellness.

Targeted IV Solutions
Prices Include Core IV Hydration Therapy (1000ml bag of Fluid)

We have something for everyone! For optimal results and significant savings, consider our Targeted IV Solutions*, which have been designed with most wellness goals in mind. Not sure which Solution is right for you? A Vida-Flo Registered Nurse is here to help. They will assist you in selecting the perfect solution upon your arrival.

*The colors of IV fluids shown here are for marketing purposes only and do not reflect the actual appearance of the IV fluid bags used in our treatments.

Includes Bag of Fluid 1000ml

Benefits of IV Hydration for Gout
Symptom Management with Vida-Flo

What is Gout?

Gout is a common form of arthritis that causes sudden, intense pains. This disease particularly affects the big toe but can also affect other joints.

People with gout experience sudden symptoms that usually happen at night, including:

  • Severe joint pain: Gout most commonly affects the big toe but also affects other joints like elbows, wrists, knees, fingers, and ankles. The most intense pain usually occurs within the first 4 to 12 hours after it begins.
  • Inflammation and redness Joints that gout affects become red, swollen, warm, and tender.
  • Chronic discomfort: Affected joints may experience discomfort for days to weeks after the most severe pain stops. Future attacks are usually more intense and last longer.
  • Limited range of motion: You may not be able to move your joints properly once you develop gout.

Understanding Gout

Gout is a painful condition that affects both men and women. Here are the causes, risk factors and complications, so you know what you are dealing with.

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Gout is the result of urate crystals forming in your joints due to elevated levels of uric acid in your blood. Your body breaks down purines, natural substances in your body, to produce uric acid. Purines are found in red meats and organ meats (like liver) while seafood (like sardines, tuna, anchovies, etc.), alcoholic beverages and drinks sweetened with fructose increase uric acid levels.

Usually, when kidneys are functioning properly, they pass dissolved uric acids through them and into your urine. Sometimes your body can overproduce uric acid, or your kidneys could be functioning improperly, leading to blockages and severe pain and inflammation in the affected joints.

  • Diet: Diets with high contents of red meat, shellfish, and beverages sweetened with fructose cause elevated uric acid level. Drinking alcohol, particularly beer, puts you at higher risk of gout.
  • Weight: Being overweight causes your kidneys to work harder to excrete the increased amount of uric acid produced.
  • Chronic medical conditions: High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart and kidney diseases increase your risk of gout.
  • Medications: Aspirin, anti-rejection drugs used after an organ transplant, and other medications used for hypertension, such as thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, etc. can cause elevated levels of uric acid.
  • Genetics: People with a family history of gout have a higher chance of developing gout.
  • Age and sex: Gout affects more men than women because of women’s lower uric levels; however, after menopause, women’s uric levels become closer to those of men. Men aged 30 to 50 and women going through menopause are more likely to develop gout.
  • Recent trauma or surgery: Occasionally, recent surgery or trauma and getting a vaccination could trigger a gout attack.
  • Recurrent Gout: Although some people only experience symptoms of gout once, many others experience symptoms multiple times a year. With medication, gout attacks subside. Without treatment, gout can erode and destroy the affected joint.
  • Advanced Gout: Gout can develop into a more serious condition that causes urate crystals to form under the skin called tophi. Tophi can form on your feet, hands, elbows, ankles, fingers, and Achilles tendons. Though tophi are commonly painless, they can still become tender and swollen during gout attacks.
  • Kidney Stones: Kidney stones are urate crystals that may form in the urinary tract of gout patients. Medication can reduce the risk of this condition.

How Vida-Flo Can Help

IV hydration does not lower uric acid and does not dissolve urate crystals, so it does not treat gout and it does not prevent the next attack. What it can do during a flare is replace fluid and electrolytes and, where our protocols allow, provide symptom support. Here is what is actually in it:

Here’s how:

Sterile saline goes directly into your bloodstream, so the full volume reaches you rather than depending on how much you can drink.

Electrolytes are given alongside the fluid, because replacing water on its own does not restore the balance your body needs in order to hold onto it.

Vitamin B6 is one of the general boosts available with any treatment. It supports protein metabolism and the formation of hemoglobin. It has no established effect on uric acid levels or on gout itself.

An anti-inflammatory can be included to help with pain during a flare. It is a prescription medication, so whether you receive it is decided by your nurse under our medical director protocols, and it is not a substitute for the treatment plan your doctor sets for gout.

Zinc is one of the general boosts available. It contributes to immune function and to protein and DNA synthesis. Like vitamin B6, it has no established effect on gout.

What We Treat
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$119
$256 Retail Price

The Revidalizer Introductory Offer
Your Inaugural Visit Includes:
  • Our Core IV Hydration (1000ml + electrolytes)
  • 2 Essential Boosts (regularly $39 each)

Manage Gout with Vida-Flo
IV Hydration Alongside Gout Treatment

IV hydration does not break down uric acid in the joints. Nothing in a drip does. Uric acid is lowered with prescription medication, and crystals in an inflamed joint clear as those levels come down over months, not during a single session. What IV fluids can do during a flare is keep you hydrated when pain, medication or a poor appetite are getting in the way, and, where our protocols allow, provide symptom support while the attack settles. If you are having repeated flares, the thing that changes the picture is urate-lowering treatment from a doctor, not hydration. We will say that plainly rather than sell you a course of drips instead. Vida-Flo has been doing IV hydration since 2012, with over 1,000,000 treatments delivered, and every treatment is given by a Registered Nurse under the protocols of our licensed physician medical directors. Book online or call your nearest clinic.

FAQ's

Clients have the ability to book their appointment online or by calling one of our locations.

Our hours of operation vary by location. Please visit the location-specific page for their current hours.

We offer all new clients our introductory ReVIDAlizer Treatment for only $119, which includes the Core IV Hydration Fluid and Two Essential Boosts.

IV therapy works by using an intravenous (IV) fluid drip to deliver saline solution through a small catheter and tubing directly into the bloodstream. This saline solution may also include medications and vitamin supplements tailored to the individual patient.

During your therapy session, a medical professional will insert an IV line attached to a bag of saline solution. This bag is hung above the patient's head, using gravity to regulate the flow of fluids into the bloodstream. Compared to a syringe or other forced technique, gravity allows for a gradual introduction of fluids.

While the time frame of a single treatment varies from person to person, a session typically lasts 30 – 45 minutes. There are exceptions to this timeframe, such as with our NAD IV treatments, which generally take 1 to 2 hours per session.

IV drip therapy is highly effective in delivering nutrients, vitamins, and fluids directly to your bloodstream. Unlike oral supplements, this method bypasses the digestive system, allowing your body to absorb the maximum amount of nutrients without any loss during digestion. As a result, vitamins and nutrients are made immediately available to your cells, accelerating the benefits.

At Vida-Flo, we offer a variety of specialized IV blends designed to meet specific health goals. We also provide the option of custom-blended IV treatments to target your individual needs.

The duration of hydration therapy's benefits can vary depending on individual health factors and lifestyle choices. Some of our treatments, such as medications, provide immediate (but shorter-term) results. Our vitamin solutions are processed over a longer period, offering longer-lasting benefits.

Maintaining a regular schedule of treatments can help extend these benefits, supporting sustained hydration and improved health over time.

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