IV related question?

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I was hospitalized almost two days ago. I was given three bags of Saline, and as a result, I have retained so much water. I am bloated, swollen, and have gained 9 pounds. How long does it take for Saline to leave the body, and when can I expect to loose the bloat and added weight?

I was hospitalized for the flue, and had been vomiting for 9 hours before I was admitted.

Answer 1

.Saline solution is a solution of sodium chloride, or salt, in sterile water. Normal saline solution is 0.9% sodium chloride, though this refers to only one possible concentration. Other concentrations may be used for different purposes. Normal saline is most commonly used as an intravenous (IV) infusion, administered through an IV drip for patients who have become severely dehydrated and to prevent dehydration in patients who cannot consume liquids and nutrients by mouth.


As an intravenous infusion, a saline solution is typically mixed with dextrose or glucose to reduce any complications from infusing saline solution and to reduce the amount of sodium circulating through the blood stream. This works particularly well as a water and nutrient supplement to sustain hospitalized patients who are unable to eat or drink or who have suffered dehydration from severe vomiting or diarrhea.

Bloating, swelling and weight gain of 9lbs are normal side effects of the IV saline solution. The benefits far outweigh the risks. Dehydration is a life-threatening situation and can cause hypovolemic shock


Blood volume may be maintained despite dehydration, with fluid being pulled from other tissues. Conversely, hypovolemia may occur without dehydration, when third-spacing of fluids occurs in patients such as those with significant edema or ascites.



The initial correction in this patient, who has clinical signs of `dehydration' with oliguria,such as yours- is to replenish extracellular fluid depletion with isotonic (normal) saline. The amount required to replace the deficit, in the absence of circulatory collapse, is approximately 3-5% of bodyweight


According to a prospective randomized study, Isotonic( 0.9 salineor NACL IV solutions is better than hypertonic saline (saline mixed with D 1/2 or D 1/4) for intravenous rehydration of vomiting due to gastroenteritis. and also for the correction of the hyponatremia. Most likely, the IV infusion was also given for the fever and weakness.

Don't worry, the bloating,edema and weight gain will eventually correct itself after a few days.

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Answer 2

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IV related question?
I was hospitalized almost two days ago. I was given three bags of Saline, and as a result, I have retained so much water. I am bloated, swollen, and have gained 9 pounds. How long does it take for Saline to leave the body, and when can I expect to loose the bloat and added weight?

Answer 3

You are not going to believe it when I tell you that the cure for fluid retention is drinking water.

Normally, when you drink water, you kidneys excrete it along with any excess salt in your body. You have been given water by IV that has the same amount of salt in it as your body. So you need to excrete the salt and the water. So you need more water to take the salt out with it. Once there is less salt, your body will hold on to less water. Caffeine is a mild diuretic, so if you are a coffee drinker, drink some coffee. In the meantime, cut down on the salt.

Some people retain fluids because they are low in potassium. Eat a banana or have some orange juice.

An exception to this is if you were given a drug, such as a steroid, that causes fluid retention while you were in the hospital. If your fluid retention is due to drug use, speak to your doctor.

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Answer 4

excess water in the body should be excreated by the kidney , if your kidneys are normal you should be loosing the extra water in about a day or two, if not consult ur doctor immediately,,, and may i know the reason why the doctor went ahead with 3 bags of saline ..... and what for u were hospitalised....

any way wishing you a speedy recovery...

Answer 5

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Answer 6

pt is 75 years old and he is takink oral diet so in that coundition is it adv iseble to give iv fluid

Answer 7

I have heard of this before - give it a week then I would call my Dr.

Answer 8

you shoulsbe fine in a week or 2.