Question 1

does a home remedy or cure exist for arm phlebitis?

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Please clarify: Please clarify what you mean by phlebitis. In medical terms, it is an inflammation of a vein. It can be superficial or deep.  It can be due to a clot or an infection.  We need more details.

Question 2

what are treatment options to phlebitis?

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Many Options: I assume you are talking about a superficial phlebitis of the legs. The best option is to wear graduated compression stockings, take and anti-inflammatory medication daily and use moist heat to the area. I do a lot of vein care and at times will start the patient on Prednisone and at times drain the clotted blood from the vein to speed up the healing process.

Question 3

what is the treatment for phlebitis?

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Depends on area: Superficial phlebitis is treated with heat, anti-inflammatory agents, and tincture of time.  Sometimes when infected, surgical excision is required.   It is good practice to follow a patient with superficial phlebitis of the leg with repeat ultrasound.   Deep venous thrombophlebitis is treated with anticoagulation, initially with heparin, lmwh, converting to coumadin (warfarin).

Question 4

can you please suggest treatment for phlebitis/infection following an iv?

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Yes,: Moist heat should be applied for inflammation  of a vein following superficial phlebitis. The redness should start to resolve within 48 to 72 hours.  If it doesn't or worsens then you may need antibiotics.  You should be seen by a vein specialist to guide your treatment and progress.

Question 5

got iv infiltration & phlebitis. arm swollen/painful so starting oral antibiotic bc i take immunosprsnt 4vasculitis. the signs to watch for here@home?

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Worsening symptoms: if oral meds work you should improve.  Further swelling, new or worsening fever and more extensive redness are the signs of trouble.  If the oral antibiotics fail, you would need IV antibiotics.  Oral meds usually work in this setting.  Good luck.

Question 6

what is phlebitis?

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Inflamed vein: Typically a self limited inflamation of a vein. Aspirin and heat. If does not resolve in a day or two seek evaluation.

Question 7

what causes phlebitis?

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Clot: Inside a vein occludes blood flow and then inflammatory process starts leading to pain and swelling leading to phlebitis

Question 8

is phlebitis permanent?

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No: No but depending on cause and location they can recur. The deep vein phlebitis or DVT can become chronic and end up with vein wall damage and swelling.

Question 9

how do i cure phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: Please clarify what you mean by phlebitis. In medical terms, it is an inflammation of a vein. It can be superficial or deep.  It can be due to a clot or an infection.  We need more details.

Question 10

how can you treat phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

NSAID & compression: Most cases of phlebitis can be safely treated conservatively with compression hosiery, nsaids, cold packs, and walking.  However, extensive phlebitis or phlebitis of certain veins sometimes requires anticoagulation or sugery.  Duplex ultrasound is necessary first to rule out associated, and potentially more serious deep vein thrombosis.

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