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Phlebitis

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Phlebitis (or venitis) is inflammation of a vein, usually in
the legs. It most commonly occurs in superficial veins.
Phlebitis often occurs in conjunction with thrombosis and is
then called thrombophlebitis or superficial thrombophlebitis.
Signs and symptoms
Localized redness and swelling
Pain or burning along the length of the vein
Vein being hard and cord-like
Superficial phlebitis affects veins on the skin
surface. The condition is rarely serious and usually
resolves with local treatment of the inflammation
with warm compresses and anti-inflammatory
medications. Sometimes superficial phlebitis can be
associated with deep vein thrombophlebitis and
medical evaluation may be needed. Phlebitis in the
deep veins is referred to as deep vein
thrombophlebitis (or DVT, deep vein thrombosis)
affects the veins located deeper in the arms and
legs. Blood clots (thrombi) that form may embolize
or break off and travel to the lungs. This is a
potentially life-threatening condition
called pulmonary embolism.
Causes
Phlebitis can be
caused by many
things, for example,
sitting to long on
long drives, train or
plane rides, varicose
veins, some
cancers, and after
surgery.
Treatment
Treatment usually consists of NSAIDs,
such as ibuprofen and local
compression (e.g., by compression
stockings or). Antibacterial drugs (for
infectious phlebitis); nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs; preparations for
topical treatment (ointments, gels
with heparin or in combination with
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs);
drugs to improve microcirculation:
disaggregated; angiotropic drugs;
antihistamines; glucocorticosteroids
are used for treatment.
Prevention
To prevent the occurrence of phlebitis, the
phlebology surgeons recommend:
To give up alcohol, tobacco smoking, and narcotic
drugs.
Lead a healthy lifestyle.
Regularly perform physical activity without
excessive physical strain.
People with signs of varicose veins and burdened
heredity should be regularly examined by a
phlebologist.
Follow a balanced diet.
To carry out the prevention of infectious diseases.
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