What to do if you have phlebitis
Phlebitis is a common vascular disease that mainly manifests as an inflammatory reaction in the vein wall, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as pain, redness, and swelling. In recent years, the incidence of phlebitis has increased, especially among high-risk groups such as those who sit for long periods of time and those with varicose veins. This article will combine recent hot topics and hot content to provide you with a solution for phlebitis.
1. Common symptoms of phlebitis
Symptoms of phlebitis vary from person to person, but here are some common ones:
| Symptoms | Description |
|---|---|
| local redness and swelling | The skin of the affected area becomes red, swollen, and feels warm to touch |
| pain or tenderness | Pain that worsens with activity or pressure |
| Induration or cord-like lump | Palpable induration along the course of the vein |
| skin discoloration | Purple or brown pigmentation may occur in severe cases |
2. Common causes of phlebitis
According to recent medical research and clinical data, the main causes of phlebitis include:
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Varicose veins | Venous valve insufficiency leading to blood pooling |
| Sitting or standing for long periods of time | Affects venous return of lower limbs |
| Trauma or infection | Inflammation caused by injury to the vein wall or bacterial infection |
| hypercoagulable state | Such as after surgery, during pregnancy or taking contraceptive pills, etc. |
3. Treatment of phlebitis
The following are the treatment options recently recommended by authoritative medical institutions:
| Treatment | Specific measures |
|---|---|
| drug treatment | Anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen), anticoagulant drugs (heparin), topical ointments |
| physical therapy | Elevate the affected limb, wear elastic stockings, apply local heat or cold compress |
| surgical treatment | Severe cases require vein stripping or laser treatment |
| lifestyle adjustments | Avoid sitting/standing for long periods of time, quit smoking, and control your weight |
4. Recent hot topics about phlebitis
1."Sedentary people" have an increased risk of phlebitis: As telecommuting becomes more popular and related cases increase, experts recommend getting up and moving around for 5 minutes every hour.
2.Application of new anticoagulant drugs: Oral drugs such as rivaroxaban have become a research hotspot due to their ease of use.
3.External treatment of traditional Chinese medicine attracts attention: Jinhuang powder external application, bloodletting therapy, etc. have triggered discussions on social media.
5. Practical suggestions for preventing phlebitis
1. Daily activities: Perform calf muscle exercises (such as standing on tiptoes) every day.
2. Diet: Eat more foods rich in vitamin C and E (citrus, nuts).
3. Regular examination: Patients with varicose veins are recommended to undergo vascular ultrasound once a year.
6. When do you need medical treatment?
You should seek medical attention immediately if:
Note: The content of this article is based on the latest guidelines and clinical data released by medical journals and health platforms in the past 10 days. The specific treatment plan must follow the doctor’s advice.
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