Symptoms of migratory phlebitis?

summary

Recurrent superficial phlebitis in all parts of the body is called migratory phlebitis, which occurs in young men. The etiology is not completely clear, and may be closely related to visceral cancer. Vagrant phlebitis usually occurs in the lower extremities, less in the upper extremities and trunk, sometimes in several parts of the body at the same time. At the same time of superficial vein involvement, some were accompanied by visceral vein thrombosis. The treatment of this disease is mainly symptomatic treatment, such as local wet hot compress, application of elastic support, etc. Symptoms of migratory phlebitis? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of migratory phlebitis?

Although thrombosis or obstruction of the lumen will not lead to venous reflux disorder, the inflammatory reaction caused by the disease is non infectious, mainly located in the wall of the vein

Therefore, the local manifestation is often in an area, with sudden linear or reticular swelling and cord like substance, pain and tenderness. The texture is soft at the beginning, and then becomes hard. The swelling and congestion are gradually replaced by pigmentation.

Intermittence and alternation are the characteristics of the disease. Each attack lasts for 7-18 days and then subsides. Mild systemic reaction, only low fever. The pigmentation and cords left over by long-term attack can cover the whole body.

matters needing attention

1. Symptomatic treatment: at present, there is no specific treatment for this disease. Treatment measures are mainly symptomatic treatment, such as local wet hot compress, application of elastic support, etc. 2. Etiological treatment: if the disease is secondary to thromboangiitis obliterans and visceral cancer, it is necessary to actively treat the primary disease.