How to treat venous occlusion of lower limbs?

summary

Some elderly people may suffer from lower extremity venous thrombosis, such as lower extremity swelling and foot pain. However, a considerable number of patients do not know whether they are ill, whether they should go to see a doctor or not, and what department they need to see. As a result, many patients go to the hospital only when their legs are ulcerated, But at this time has missed the best opportunity for treatment, and even serious complications.

How to treat venous occlusion of lower limbs?

Once the deep vein thrombosis of lower extremity occurs, the patient should rest in bed to reduce the chance of pulmonary embolism caused by thrombus falling off due to walking, and avoid squeezing the swollen lower extremity by massage. The elevation of the affected limb makes it exceed the heart level, which is conducive to blood return and makes the swelling subside.

Anticoagulant therapy: anticoagulant itself can not dissolve the formed thrombus, but it can inhibit the spread of thrombus, cooperate with the body's own fibrinolytic system to dissolve thrombus, so as to achieve the purpose of treatment. At the same time, it can effectively reduce the occurrence of pulmonary embolism, which plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of pulmonary embolism.

In general, the swelling of the affected limb subsided quickly after operation. Anticoagulant therapy was started on the same day after operation, and warfarin and heparin or low molecular weight heparin were used at the same time. When prothrombin time INR value reached 2-3, heparin or low molecular weight heparin was stopped, and warfarin anticoagulant therapy was continued for about half a year.

matters needing attention

Patients with this disease should pay attention to lying flat, often on the sick place for cold compress or hot compress. Diet should pay attention not to eat too spicy food, do not eat too greasy food. Eat more fruits and vegetables, reasonable nutrition. It is suggested that patients should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice for treatment. And pay attention to the appropriate outdoor sports, work and rest. Quit smoking alcohol, don't eat spicy and greasy food. Reasonable diet.