What is phlebitis?

flebitis or thrombophlebitis is a vein sweat, usually with the presence of large or small blood clots in the veins. There are basically two types of this condition: superficial flebitis and deep venous flebitis or thrombosis (DVT). The superficial flebitis is less severe, although it still requires medical treatment. DVT may be a life -threatening condition because large clots in the vein can break away, enter the bloodstream and cause stroke.

swelling, redness and/or tightness of the skin around the dog

mild fever

Burning or an unpleasant feeling around a vein

DVT symptoms may not be present, but in more serious cases you can realize the following:

• swelling and discomfort of the whole limb in which the vein is located
• fever
• tightness, burning and discomfort around veins
• redness around a vein or redness in the affected limb. Belongs to:
  • obesity
  • sitting for a long time, as in a car or aircraft for a longjourney
  • Smoking
  • Contraceptive pills
  • pregnancy
  • In -active lifestyle
  • traumatic vein damage

  Flebitis treatment in both forms is very important. In the DVT, it is essential that the clots break, either through the drugs inserted into the veins to break the clot or by using oral drugs such as aspirin to prevent further clotting. The same treatment can also be used for superficial flebitis. Furthermore, the use of compression on site can help both types, as well as the use of non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. DVT may require hospitalization and surgery to remove blood clots. In both conditions, Be patients will advise on a lifestyle selection that can cause condition.

  Most patients are asked to devote themselves to healthy heart diet, gain more exercises and asked to stop smoking if so. If patients are in most respects health but take hormonal contraceptives, they will be provided with other methods that do not pose this risk. It is also important that patients do not stay seated for a long time, especially if they had DVT. If they plan to travel through the air or take long car trips, they should also plan to get up and stretch their feet every hour to prevent certain clots from forming their feet.

  Although swelling in superficial veins is unpleasant and requires treatment, it can also provide patient warnings that their lifestyle can significantly affect their health. This early form may mean that the person progresses to DVT later. Therefore, it needs attention immediately to help to find and remove the cause if possible, so that one can be less stroke.