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Gastroenterology Infusion Therapy

If you or your child have a GI issue that requires medication from an IV, choose Hattiesburg Clinic for infusion therapy.

Gastroenterology Infusion Therapy Overview

Infusion therapy (IV therapy) is the delivery of medication through a person’s vein. This method of receiving medication is common among gastrointestinal patients as many of the latest GI medications are biologic (made from living cells) and are not effective if taken orally. Those with GI disorders or iron deficiencies may already have trouble with their digestive system absorbing nutrients, so certain medications are better processed when given by IV.

What GI conditions does infusion therapy treat?
How does GI infusion therapy work?
IV Therapy for Gastrointestinal Issues at Hattiesburg Clinic

What GI conditions does infusion therapy treat?

Infusion therapy can be used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal problems in children and adults. These conditions include:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Crohn’s disease
Ulcerative colitis
Iron deficiency anemia
Gastrointestinal infections
Other GI & autoimmune disorders

If you or your child are experiencing any troublesome digestive system issues that do not seem to improve with medication or lifestyle changes, and you are interested in learning more about infusion therapy, contact our Hattiesburg GI specialists to learn more.

How does GI infusion therapy work?

At our Hattiesburg GI infusion clinic, patients with iron deficiencies, irritable bowel diseases and other digestive system issues receive the medicine they need to improve their symptoms via IV. Receiving the medication by IV allows the medication to be absorbed much faster compared to oral medications. In general, patients can expect the following:

A health care provider will insert a sterile catheter into the patient’s vein
An IV pump may be used to control the amount of medication entering the bloodstream
The IV therapy may take one to three hours to complete, depending on the type of medication administered

IV Therapy for Gastrointestinal Issues at Hattiesburg Clinic

Hattiesburg Clinic is pleased to be a leading provider of IV therapy services to adults and children in the Mississippi area. We understand that patients with GI conditions can have trouble digesting oral medications and that receiving medications through IV infusions provides better outcomes. Both our adult GI specialists and pediatric GI specialist are dedicated to seeing success, and we take the time to invest in each of our patients individually. We make every effort to ensure our infusion therapy suites are as comfortable as possible for you and your family.

In addition to offering GI infusion therapy to Hattiesburg and Mississippi, our gastroenterologists also provide H. pylori breath testing, capsule endoscopy, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and other tests and procedures for individuals experiencing a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Call our team if you have any questions or are interested in becoming a patient.