Question 1

how much activity should a person with superficial phlebitis be engaging in?  how much should they be resting?

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Last thing you want: Is to sit around. Move as much as pain allows and keep leg up while sitting.

Question 2

can superficial phlebitis cause health problems?

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Typically no: Usually not - this is a local reaction and usually resolves.

Question 3

im getting irrationally worried about superficial phlebitis. what to do?

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All work.: There is no best medication for superficial phlebitis.  Any antiinflammatory that is tolerated by the patient is acceptable.  The type ordered is usually determined by the physician's training and experience.  I prefer advil, (ibuprofen) Motrin or naproxyn.  Wet heat to the area also helps and an evaluation by a vein specialist would also be recommended.

Question 4

how is superficial phlebitis distinguished from varicose veins?

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Inflammation: Varicose veins are dilated/enlarged veins. Superficial phlebitis is an inflammatory condition where a clot develops in a vein near the skin surface.

Question 5

how do i cure 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 6

how can you treat phlebitis?

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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.

Question 7

what can i do for the pain from phlebitis?

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Heat: The pain of thrombophlebitis is from hsps, heat shock proteins.  The most efficacious way of mitigating the effects of hsps is applied heat, such as a heating pad, plus nsaids like Motrin or alleve.  Extremity elevation can also help.  If pain fails to subside ove the next few days, a venous ultrasound is warranted to rule out dvt, deep venous thrombosis.

Question 8

please help! what is the meaning of phlebitis?

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Pain and swelling.: There are 2 kinds of blood clots in the legs-superficial and deep.  Superficial clots are called superficial phlebitis and present usually with pain, redness and tenderness on the surface of the skin around a visual vein or varicose vein. Deep phlebitis (DVT) usually presents with swelling, pain and tenderness of the medial thigh or posterior calf.  Either way, you should see a vein specialist.

Question 9

what is phlebitis and how does it affect someone?

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Inflamed vessel: Plebitis is short for thrombophlebitis which is a blood clot, usually in a vein of the lower leg. It starts with pain in the calf. It may include swelling of the foot and leg.  It is best diagnosed by a duplex scan which is an ultrasound picture of the veins of the leg. If there is clot, it may be treated with anticoagulants to prevent extension and avoid it going to the lung (pulmonary embolus).

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Phlebitis: Phlebitis is inflammation or infection of a vein.  It is commonly seen with blood clots.  This would be Thrombophlebitis.

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