Thrombophlebitis of lower extremities

Thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities is often said to be associated with vascular atherosclerosis. But this disease can manifest in those who have never had atherosclerosis. Everything depends on the structure of the valvular apparatus of the vessels on the legs.

Causes of the disease

Thrombophlebitis is inflammation of the walls of the veins on which a thrombus is formed. There are thrombophlebitis acute, subacute and chronic. Isolate purulent and non-purulent thrombophlebitis, as well as thrombophlebitis of the superficial and deep veins. The causes of this disease are quite a lot:

• damage to the integrity of the veins;
• oncological diseases;
• inflammatory processes of internal organs;
• infectious diseases;
• increased coagulability of blood;
• hormonal disorders;
• birth, gynecological operations and any surgical interventions;
• retardation of venous blood flow.

Symptoms of thrombophlebitis

The disease begins with not very severe pain in the legs. The skin becomes redder, becomes warmer to the touch, inflames. There is a slight increase in body temperature - up to 37.5 ° C, sometimes - up to 38 ° C. After 5-6 days, the temperature can be normalized. Sometimes thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities proceeds without an increase in body temperature. Also, the ailment may be accompanied by swelling or swelling of the foot. The skin is inflamed with stripes. Then, various seals appear on it. This is the blood clot. In this case, the pain in the leg is worse. Using ultrasound, you can find out the real extent of thrombosis.

How to treat thrombophlebitis?

Treatment of thrombophlebitis can be conservative in a stationary setting, or it may be surgical.

Conservative treatment of thrombophlebitis

It consists in the elimination of the local thrombotic process and the removal of inflammation. At the onset of the disease, when patients develop inflammatory conditions, complex local treatment is required. Compression bandage is made. He and anesthetizes, and cools, and removes puffiness. Most often in the treatment of thrombophlebitis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac ointment and ketoprofen gel are prescribed. Rectal suppositories and intramuscular injections are also used. Which reduce the likelihood of complications. To prevent the progression of the disease, dynamic complex control over its course is used.

Surgical treatment of thrombophlebitis

It consists of dissection of thrombosed nodes, their dressing and excision. Immediate hospitalization in specialized departments of vascular surgery is necessary in the ascending forms of thrombophlebitis of the trunks of the large and small saphenous veins, when the transition of thrombosis to deep veins is possible. In such cases, one can not do without an operation.

Treatment with folk remedies

What if traditional medicine does not help? Of course, try to treat thrombophlebitis with folk remedies. After all, they can not only save the family budget, but often are more effective. You can try making compresses from cabbage. A sheet of white cabbage is beaten, smeared with honey and applied to the leg. On top you need to roll up an oilcloth and wrap it well. Make such compresses within 30-35 days. You can also try rubbing your feet with a solution of apple cider vinegar. To do this, mix a glass of water and 1.5 tbsp. l. vinegar. Repeat the procedure twice a day.

In acute thrombophlebitis, treatment with leeches is extremely effective. They are placed above the thrombus - they will easily pierce the skin and cause bleeding. But you need to remember that any treatment should be done under the supervision of a doctor.