| What is Phlebitis? | | | | peripheral intravenous (IV) line was started. The |
| | | | surrounding area may be sore and tender along the |
| Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) means inflammation of a vein. | | | | vein. |
| Thrombophlebitis is the term used when a blood clot | | | | 7. If an infection is present, symptoms may include |
| in the vein causes the inflammation. Thrombophlebitis | | | | redness, fever, pain, swelling, or breakdown of the |
| usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm. | | | | skin. |
| The thrombus (clot) in the vein causes pain and | | | | Deep vein thrombophlebitis |
| irritation and may block blood flow in the veins. | | | | |
| Phlebitis can occur in both the surface (superficial) or | | | | 1. This can be similar in presentation to superficial |
| deep veins. | | | | phlebitis, but some people may have no symptoms. |
| Superficial phlebitis affects veins on the skin surface. | | | | 2. The classic signs and symptoms include redness, |
| The condition is rarely serious and, with proper care, | | | | warmth, swelling, and pain in the leg. |
| usually resolves rapidly. Sometimes people with | | | | 3. One may have pain and swelling throughout the |
| superficial phlebitis also get deep vein | | | | entire limb. For example, one side of the lower leg |
| thrombophlebitis, so a medical evaluation is necessary. | | | | may swell for no apparent reason. |
| Deep vein thrombophlebitis affects the larger blood | | | | How to cure Herbal Remedies to Phlebitis? |
| vessels deep in the legs. Blood clots (thrombi) can | | | | |
| form, which may break off and travel to the lungs. | | | | A natural alternative for the prevention of blood clots |
| This is a potentially life-threatening condition | | | | includes the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies. |
| called pulmonary embolism. | | | | These remedies contain gentle, natural ingredients, |
| Causes of Phlebitis | | | | and promote balance in all body systems. |
| The most common cause of the disorder is trauma | | | | Make a hot poultice of fresh marigold and apply to |
| to the vessel wall caused by an injury to the vein. | | | | the affected area three times a day. To make the |
| Phlebitis might also be the result of prolonged | | | | poultice, boil fresh marigold in 1 quart of water for 20 |
| inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle. People who sit and | | | | minutes. Strain the herb and soak a towel in the liquid. |
| recline for long periods of time, for instance, a long | | | | Elevate the affected area and apply the hot towel, |
| trip in a plane or bed rest for a prolonged illness are | | | | allowing the towel to cool completely before |
| at an increased risk of contracting the disease. Other | | | | removing. |
| causes of phlebitis include obesity, | | | | Apply Vitamin E oil to the irritated area with gentle |
| smoking, pregnancy, certain birth control pills, | | | | massage to help speed the healing of phlebitis. You |
| intravenous drug use and certain medical conditions | | | | should also take Vitamin E capsules, beginning with |
| like cancer. | | | | 300 IU and gradually increasing to 800 IU over one |
| What are the symptoms of Phlebitis? | | | | week to improve blood circulation and prevent, |
| Superficial phlebitis | | | | relieve and even correct phlebitis. |
| 1. There is usually a slow onset of a tender red area | | | | Massage witch hazel ointment into the affected area |
| along the superficial veins on the skin. A long, thin red | | | | three or more times a day. Witch hazel is an |
| area may be seen as the inflammation follows the | | | | effective herbal medicine to reduce phlebitis, |
| path of a superficial vein. | | | | however you will need to use the ointment for at |
| 2. This area may feel hard, warm, and tender. The | | | | least 2 weeks before you see results. |
| skin around the vein may be itchy and swollen. | | | | Drink bilberry juice every morning, an herbal medicine |
| 3. The area may begin to throb or burn. | | | | used for many ailments. Bilberry juice supports the |
| 4. Symptoms may be worse when the leg is | | | | formation of the body's connective tissue and |
| lowered, especially when first getting out of bed in | | | | strengthens blood capillaries, helping to prevent |
| the morning. | | | | phlebitis. Bilberry juice can be purchased in your local |
| 5. A low-grade fever may occur. | | | | health food store and should be taken as directed by |
| 6. Sometimes phlebitis may occur at the site where a | | | | the manufacturer. |