Infusion therapy allows life-saving medications to enter your bloodstream safely and effectively, bypassing the digestive system. At The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research, our team of clinicians offer infusion services for patients with sickle cell disease. To schedule an appointment, call the practice or book online today.
Infusion therapy delivers medications, vitamins, and nutrients directly into your bloodstream through an IV. This delivery method allows medications to bypass your digestive tract, so it begins working as quickly as possible.
IV therapy also results in better absorption and fewer gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea and diarrhea, than oral medications.
Infusion therapy can relieve uncomfortable symptoms from a broad range of medical conditions, including:
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that affects the shape of the red blood cells. The primary role of the red blood cells is to carry healthy oxygen throughout your body.
When red blood cells take on a sickle shape, they can’t easily travel through your blood vessels. As a result, they can block healthy blood flow, leading to complications such as severe pain.
When you arrive for your infusion appointment, your provider discusses your medication and answers any questions you may have. After explaining any potential side effects, they insert the IV needle into your arm.
Infusion therapy can take anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours to complete, depending on your medication.
Many medications delivered intravenously for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions target pain and inflammation. By minimizing these symptoms, infusion therapy can help improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of relapse in many chronic conditions.
To learn more, call The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research or schedule an appointment online now.