Dehydration from a stomach virus, a fever, heat exposure or simply not keeping fluids down can leave you weak, dizzy and unable to recover on your own. Both UrgentMed clinics evaluate and treat dehydration the same day, including intravenous fluids when a provider determines they are needed.
When dehydration needs treatment
Common causes we treat
- Vomiting and diarrhea from a stomach virus
- Fever and illness with poor fluid intake
- Heat exhaustion after work or exercise outdoors
- Migraine with persistent nausea
- Post-operative or medication-related nausea
- Not keeping fluids down for more than a day
Signs you may be dehydrated
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially standing up
- Dark urine, or passing very little urine
- Dry mouth, headache and fatigue
- A rapid heartbeat
- Feeling unable to keep any liquid down
What to expect at your visit
- Evaluation first. A provider examines you and may check vital signs and laboratory work on site — IV fluids are treatment, not a default.
- Treating the cause too — anti-nausea medication or other treatment is given alongside fluids when appropriate.
- Fluids are given under supervision, typically over 30 to 60 minutes.
- You leave with a plan for recovery at home and clear instructions on what would warrant returning or going to the emergency room.
When to go to the emergency room instead
- Confusion, extreme drowsiness, or difficulty waking
- No urination for many hours together with severe weakness
- Persistent vomiting with severe abdominal pain
- Fainting, chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Signs of dehydration in an infant — dry diapers, no tears, sunken soft spot
Walk in at either Broward clinic
Both clinics are open seven days a week with on-site X-ray and laboratory — Davie on S University Drive and Plantation on Cleary Boulevard — serving Davie, Plantation, Cooper City, Weston, Sunrise, Southwest Ranches and the surrounding Broward County communities.
Insurance and self-pay
We accept most major insurance plans, workers’ compensation and auto (PIP) claims, and offer self-pay pricing. Bring a photo ID and your insurance card. Ask the front desk what a visit costs before you are seen — we will tell you.