Question 1

could my possible foot injury have aggravated the varicose veins and caused phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Its possible: If the foot injury is on the same side as the phlebitis, it is possible. In the area of treatment, you still need an anticoagulant (aspirin, Heparin shots, coumadin) for the phlebitis and compression. Usually phlebitis resolves with treatment in 3 to 6 months. Sometimes an ultrasound helps.

Question 2

phlebitis? right leg and ankle swollen and red.  warm to the touch.

Accepted Answer

Could be, but...: You should have this looked at asap. You need to make sure this is not a developing  infection.  If it is not an infection, it could be any number of inflammation problems - phlebitis being one of them. Gout or another inflammatory arthritis is a possibility as well as a skin inflammation indicating some underlying systemic problem.  Basic lab work can rule out a significant problem.

Question 3

my husband had pain and swelling in his foot. the doctordiagnosed plantar fasciitis. three days later, his swelling isgone and he has no pain. then he said it was a vein infection. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If your doctor said it was fasciitis it might have been, but fasciitis doesn't unsuallyhave swelling. Was he treated? Your discription sounds like infecion or phlebitis. If it re-occurs maybe you should get a second opinion.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

how is superficial phlebitis distinguished from varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

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 6

can superficial phlebitis cause health problems?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

can phlebitis in the arm caused by i.v.s come back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The vein is inflamed and damaged. They can reoccur but more typically wax and wane. Treated is usually with warm or cold compresses, anti- inflammatory medications, and time. If not improving after several days - see your doctor.

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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Could my possible foot injury have aggravated the varicose veins and caused phlebitis?

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Phlebitis? right leg and ankle swollen and red. warm to the touch.

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My husband had pain and swelling in his foot. the doctordiagnosed plantar fasciitis. three days later, his swelling isgone and he has no pain. then he said it was a vein infection. what could it be?

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

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How is superficial phlebitis distinguished from varicose veins?

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Can superficial phlebitis cause health problems?

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

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Can phlebitis in the arm caused by i.v.s come back?

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