What are the symptoms of phlebitis?

As we all know, our body is generally divided into arteries and veins. Since they are divided into two different types, it means that they each have different responsibilities, and our human body is indispensable to them, so we must protect them well in our daily life. However, although they are generally in a very stable state, they will show signs of improvement when the body's internal environment is attacked in some way.

Due to external invasion, they can each develop different diseases. For example, veins often cause phlebitis. Most of us don't know much about phlebitis. So. Below is a detailed introduction to the symptoms and treatment of phlebitis.

Phlebitis (full name thrombophlebitis) refers to acute aseptic inflammation of veins. Depending on the location of the lesion, phlebitis can be divided into superficial phlebitis and deep phlebitis. A small number of patients may have fever, increased white blood cell count, etc., and patients often complain of pain and swelling. There are many causes of venous thrombosis, such as trauma, surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, heart disease, malignant tumors, oral contraceptives, and long-term standing, squatting, sitting, and lying down. The most common cause of this disease is after surgical operation.

Phlebitis is classified into:

1. Thrombotic superficial phlebitis of the limbs

Thrombotic superficial phlebitis of the limbs is manifested by local redness, swelling, and pain in the affected limb, and painful cord-like hard strips or beaded nodules can be felt. The deep veins are affected, causing pitting swelling of the affected limb. The swelling and pain worsen when walking and are relieved after lying still. The skin becomes dark red, with extensive varicose veins and capillary dilation. In the later stage, local nutritional changes appear, accompanied by congestive dermatitis, pigmentation or superficial ulcers.

2. Migratory thrombophlebitis

Superficial venous inflammation occurs at irregular locations and is characterized by intermittent, migratory, and alternating attacks throughout the body. It is a special type of superficial venous inflammation in the human body and is often accompanied by female reproductive organs and pancreatic tumors.

3. Superficial thrombophlebitis of the thoracic and abdominal wall

Mondor disease is a disease in which superficial vein thrombosis of the chest wall, breast, ribs, and upper abdominal wall is accompanied by inflammatory pathological changes.

Treatment for phlebitis includes:

1. General treatment

Remove the cause of phlebitis, such as an intravenous catheter. If bacterial infection occurs, antibiotics may be given as appropriate. In the acute phase of lower limb lesions, the affected limb needs to be elevated to avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time. At the same time, medical elastic stockings can be used to promote venous blood return. Local hot compresses, physical therapy, etc. can be used to promote absorption of inflammation and relieve pain.

2. Medication

Use heparin ointment and anti-inflammatory ointment for external use, and take blood circulation and blood stasis-removing drugs such as those that promote venous return internally. For lesions located in the thigh root and around the knee joint, anticoagulation therapy with low molecular weight heparin or unfractionated heparin is required. For those with concurrent bacterial infections, antibiotics should be used according to the type of infected bacteria.

3. Surgery

If local thrombophlebitis still has cord-like hard objects and pain after the inflammatory phase subsides, surgical removal may be considered. If varicose veins of the lower limbs are combined with thrombotic superficial phlebitis, surgical treatment can be performed after the inflammation subsides.

In fact, the current clinical medical treatment of phlebitis is determined according to the patient's own condition, which is what is called prescribing the right medicine for the right disease. Of course, in addition to these methods, there are many other methods that can be used to treat phlebitis, such as traditional Chinese medicine, which is very effective in treating phlebitis.