IV Hydration in Charlotte (Steele Creek)
Get IV fluids for dehydration at our Steele Creek clinic in Charlotte, open 7 days. A provider examines you first, checks your vitals and, if needed, a urine test. If an IV is the right treatment, we start it in the same visit, with anti-nausea or pain medicine if you need it. With insurance, you pay your plan’s share, and we are in network with most NC Medicaid plans; copays are usually $0 or $4. Confirm with your plan. Self-pay is $140 for the visit plus $180 for the IV.
- ✓ IV fluids at Steele Creek, 7 days a week
- ✓ A provider exam before every IV
- ✓ Provider-selected fluid amount and rate
- ✓ Medicine for nausea or pain only when appropriate
- ✓ Seen at Plaza Midwood? Come to Steele Creek for your IV with no second exam
- ✓ Walk in when you’re sick, or book ahead
Need urgent help? Confusion, fainting, very little or no urine, rapid breathing or signs of shock need immediate medical assessment. Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms.
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¿Está deshidratado? Ofrecemos sueros (líquidos por vía intravenosa) en nuestra clínica de Steele Creek, 7 días a la semana.
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Who needs IV fluidsSigns of dehydrationWhat to expectPlaza Midwood patientsWhen to come inCostWhen to go to the ER
Does urgent care give IV fluids?
Some do, and OneSpotMD does at our Steele Creek clinic. Every IV starts with a provider exam. If you’re dehydrated and can’t drink enough to catch up, the provider can give you IV fluids in the same visit, when appropriate. Severe dehydration or concerning symptoms may require emergency care.
Who needs IV fluids?
Not feeling well? Talk with the provider. After looking at your history, exam, vitals and, if needed, a urine test, the provider decides if an IV is right for you. If it is, we set it up in the same visit.
| Reason | Example |
|---|---|
| Stomach bug | Vomiting or diarrhea, and you can’t keep fluids down |
| Flu, COVID or another virus | Fever, not eating or drinking, and feeling weak or dizzy |
| Food poisoning | Vomiting and diarrhea that leave you drained |
| Heat | Dehydration after working or exercising in the heat |
| Nausea and vomiting | When anti-nausea medicine and fluids are needed together |
Signs of dehydration
| Mild to moderate | Severe (go to the ER) |
|---|---|
| Dry mouth and strong thirst | Confusion or fainting |
| Dark urine or peeing less than usual | Very little or no urine, especially with other concerning symptoms |
| Headache and tiredness | A racing heart or fast breathing |
| Dizziness when you stand up | Very sleepy or hard to wake |
| In kids: fewer wet diapers, no tears when crying | Sunken eyes, or cold, pale skin |
What to expect at your IV visit
How to prepare
- Plan for a few hours at the clinic
- Bring a list of your medicines
- Bring your insurance or Medicaid card and a photo ID
- Bring a phone charger or something to read
- If you can, bring someone to drive you home
Seen at Plaza Midwood?
IV fluids are at our Steele Creek clinic only. If the provider at Plaza Midwood decides you need an IV, we may send you to Steele Creek. You won’t need a second exam there. We’ll start your IV based on your Plaza Midwood visit.
When to come in for an IV
We start the last IV at least 3 hours before closing, so you have time to finish.
| Day | Steele Creek hours | Last IV start |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 8pm | 5pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9am to 5pm | 2pm |
If you’re sick, walk in. You can also tap Save my spot to book ahead.
Fluids at home for mild dehydration
- Take small sips often, like a few sips every few minutes
- Take fluids appropriate to your situation. An oral rehydration solution can replace water and salts lost through vomiting or diarrhea.
- For kids, use an oral rehydration drink like Pedialyte
- Avoid alcohol and drinks with a lot of caffeine
- Come in if you can’t keep fluids down or you feel worse
Why you shouldn’t wait
Waiting can turn a quick visit into a bigger problem.
| If you wait | What can happen |
|---|---|
| Vomiting or diarrhea that won’t stop | You lose more fluid and get weaker, and may need the ER |
| Not drinking while you have a fever | Dizziness, fainting and a racing heart |
| Dehydration in an older adult | Confusion and falls |
| A sick child who isn’t drinking | Kids get dehydrated faster than adults |
How much does IV hydration cost?
- Copay: you pay your copay at the visit. Your copay depends on your plan.
- Coinsurance: your share is collected at your visit.
- Deductible: we bill your plan first, then send you a bill for any deductible that’s left.
- NC Medicaid plans: we are in network with most NC Medicaid plans; copays are usually $0 or $4. Confirm with your plan.
- IV fluids: we bill your plan when an IV is medically needed. Coverage depends on your benefits and medical necessity; confirm with your insurer.
Self-pay prices
These are discounted prices for patients who don’t have insurance or choose not to use it.
| Service | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| Visit | $140 |
| IV fluids (1-liter bag) | $180 |
| Urine test (in clinic), if needed | $45 |
Any additional medicine costs extra. Toradol is not suitable for everyone and is avoided when dehydration puts the kidneys at risk. An ER visit for IV fluids usually costs much more and takes longer. See all the plans we take on our insurance page; ask our team about any additional charges.
When to go to the ER instead
- Confusion, fainting or being very hard to wake
- Very little or no urine, especially with other concerning symptoms
- Vomiting blood, or blood in your stool
- Severe belly pain
- An infant with vomiting or diarrhea needs prompt medical advice; seek emergency care for severe dehydration or concerning symptoms
- Signs of shock, like cold, pale skin, fast breathing or a weak pulse
- Anything you think is life-threatening
Get immediate medical assessment for concerning symptoms. Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms. Do not wait for a particular number of hours if someone is becoming seriously unwell.
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