How is Phlebitis Treated

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People's blood is divided into arteries and veins. Arteries are rich in nutrition and oxygen. Veins carry garbage and carbon dioxide. For people who often socialize, it's easy to suffer from phlebitis. Let's share the treatment of phlebitis.

How is Phlebitis Treated

Method 1: general treatment to remove the cause of phlebitis, such as venous catheter. If you have bacterial infection, you can use some antibiotics at this time. In the acute stage of lower limb disease, the affected limb should be raised to avoid standing and sitting for a long time. At the same time, medical elastic stockings can be added to promote venous blood return. Local hot compress and physical therapy can be used to promote the absorption of inflammation and relieve pain.

Method 2: external use of heparin like ointment, anti-inflammatory drug ointment, internal use of promoting venous reflux and other blood circulation drugs. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) or unfractionated heparin (unfractionated heparin) should be used to treat the lesions located in the thigh root and around the knee joint. For patients with bacterial infection, a little antibiotics can be used at this time.

Method 3: surgical treatment of local thrombophlebitis can be in the inflammatory phase subsided, if there are still cord like hard objects with pain, surgical resection can be considered. If the varicose veins of the lower extremities are complicated with thrombosis, the superficial phlebitis can be treated by operation after the inflammation subsides.

matters needing attention

People with phlebitis should not eat irritant food or greasy food in their life. They should pay attention to their own eating habits. In the process of venipuncture, they should avoid repeated puncture at the same part and use strong irritant drugs. At the same time, strict aseptic operation to prevent infection caused by venous implants.