Phlebitis refers to inflammation of the veins and can be superficial veins (thrombophlebitis) close to the skin or veins deep in the legs.
In both things, care must be taken, since not only is it a painful and distressing disease, but if a blood clot forms and lodges in the pulmonary veins, the results can be serious for health.
The main symptoms of phlebitis are:
- Pain in the area of the affected vein.
- Redness and/or swelling
- Muscle stiffness in the affected area
The main causes are:
- trauma
- Buerger’s disease
- Injection of irritating substances.
- Increased tendency of blood to clot due to genetic disorders, excessive consumption of fat and oral contraceptives.
- Reduced blood flow to an area from prolonged bed rest or inactivity
Due to the fact that deep vein phlebitis requires hospitalization and treatment with anticoagulants, only home remedies and recommendations are presented in this section for those who have been diagnosed with superficial vein phlebitis and are under medical care in order to relieve them with pain and help reduce the chances of a recurrence.
folk remedies
Remedy for phlebitis # 1: .Boil 50 grams of flaxseed in three liters of water for 25 minutes. Then you should strain and squeeze the seeds well. Then, the affected area will be bathed with this warm liquid or it will be applied directly in the form of compresses.
Remedy for phlebitis # 2 :Apply daily cloths moistened with arnica over the affected area. Leave on for 5 to 15 minutes.
Remedy for phlebitis # 3: Take a capsule of ginkgo biloba every day.
Remedy for phlebitis # 4: eat a slice of pineapple especially in the morning. Pineapple has bromelain (a natural enzyme) that inhibits the formation of clottherefore, the prevention of thrombophlebitis
Remedy for phlebitis # 5: Boil the white part of 7 celery stalks together in half a liter of water for 5 minutes. Strain and add the juice of 2 lemons. Take 3 cups a day.
Remedy for phlebitis # 6: Pour 2 tablespoons of sweet clover chopped in a cup of boiling water. Cover and leave to rest for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
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Phlebitis remedy #7: Crush fresh milk thistle leaves into a paste. Then apply on the affected area and then it is covered with hemp. This remedy must be applied until we notice some improvement in the inflamed part, as many times as needed
Phlebitis remedy #8: Mix 100 g of chamomile flowers and 100 g of dill root. Put 1 liter of water to cook; when it starts to boil, pour in the mixture of herbs and let it rest for a few minutes before straining it. Then pour into a previously sterilized bottle. Take at the rate of two daily doses.
Remedy for phlebitis # 9: Make a horsetail bath: To do this, boil 1/2 kilo of fresh horsetail in 3 liters of water for a few moments and add the decoction to the bath water.
recommendations
nutritional recommendations
Eating foods high in fiber such as fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts, and seeds.
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Consume lots of garlic, ginger, onion and hot pepper. These species tend to thin the blood and prevent clot formation.
Increase consumption of cherries, blueberries, and blackberriesas they contain chemicals called proanthocyanidins anthocyanidins that help improve vein function.
General recommendations
No to the contraceptive pill. If a woman has a history of phlebitis or the formation of blood clots, she should not take oral contraceptives, since their use increases the incidence of this ailment.
Refrain from wearing garters or tight clothing that compress circulation in the extremities or in the abdomen (girdles, belts).
Elevate the affected area. Elevating the leg 15 to 30 centimeters above the heart appears to increase blood flow through the veins.
Wear support stockings Elastic stockings are helpful in preventing phlebitis by relieving pain.
Limit fat intake. Saturated and hydrogenated fats are related to an increased risk of thrombosis and poor blood circulation.
Take measures when traveling. If you want to take a long trip, either by car or by plane, you should not sit for a long time to prevent circulation from slowing down and a clot from forming. It is recommended, in the case of car trips, to stop frequently to walk. If you are traveling by plane, it is advisable to put on elastic stockings before boarding the plane; get up from the seat and walk down the aisle approximately every 30 minutes after takeoff. It is advisable to request a seat next to the aisle.
No Smoking. Many times a person can suffer from phlebitis without knowing that this is only a symptom of Buerger’s disease, which is directly related to smoking. The only cure is to quit smoking. Therefore, it is recommended not to smoke
Exercise. It is necessary for the person suffering from phlebitis to exercise, especially walking, as it helps keep the veins empty.
When to receive urgent medical attention It is necessary to receive immediate medical attention if, in conjunction with the symptoms of phlebitis, fever occurs and persists after a week. This situation could indicate that there is an infection that requires antibiotics.
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