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The Benefits of An Intravenous Ketamine Infusion Therapy

Rakesh Goyal. MD

If you're looking for a way to beat depression without the use of oral pharmaceutical drugs, you may want to consider intravenous ketamine infusion for depression. This new, innovative form of therapy offers rapid and powerful treatment for depression. You may be surprised by how much it can do.


If you're looking for IV ketamine infusion in NY, get in touch with Ketamine Wellness Medical Practice.


Ketamine is a drug that's been used in medicine for decades. Its most well-known use is an anesthetic, although it also has a range of off-label uses. A ketamine infusion therapy can treat a range of chronic disorders. In this blog, we'll look at some of the benefits of ketamine therapy.


Restores body balance


Doctors have used ketamine as an anesthetic for decades, but it's now being used in a different capacity. It's being used to restore the body's balance and treat conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Ketamine is an anesthetic that blocks pain signals sent from the brain to the body. Doctors and dentists typically use it during surgery or dental work. When used on people with depression, ketamine causes a rapid shift in mood, making patients more responsive and aware of their surroundings while feeling less depressed.


Alleviates pain


Pain is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Those who suffer from chronic pain are often treated with addictive opioid drugs that can have severe side effects, including overdose and death.

IV ketamine infusion therapy has shown promising results in relief from pain and other symptoms associated with several different types of cancer. Ketamine is thought to work by blocking a receptor in the brain called the NMDA receptor. Ketamine infusions provide those suffering from chronic pain a safer option than opioids and other narcotics.


Improves mental clarity


While medications like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs can be helpful for those struggling with mental health concerns, many patients don't respond well to these treatments. This can lead to a greater risk of suicide and other life-threatening behaviors.

Treating depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, unlike any other treatment method, Ketamine infusion therapy is emerging as an effective alternative for many patients.

New delivery methods have helped pave the way for ketamine infusion therapy to gain traction as a viable depression treatment option. Patients who take advantage of ketamine infusions report fewer symptoms of depression when compared to individuals using antidepressants and other conventional treatment methods.


Boosts your immune system


The anti-inflammatory effects of ketamine have been known for years, but they've been difficult to study in humans. A new study shows the first evidence that ketamine can boost immunity in patients with cancer and that it's safe to do so. The results are important because immune suppression is a major side effect of cancer treatment that contributes to both morbidity and mortality.

Furthermore, researchers found that the treatment boosted their immune response to flu vaccines and reduced their inflammatory markers, suggesting a possible improvement in cancer outcomes.


An illustration of ketamine Infusions for PTSD.

With the potential to eliminate chronic pain, depression, and PTSD, ketamine therapy may be a viable option for many who suffer from these conditions. Our Long Island clinic offers IV ketamine infusion therapy for patients suffering from chronic pain or refractory depression. For more information about our ketamine treatment for chronic pain in Long Island, contact us today.


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