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A condition in the legs called phlebitis's? |
A condition in the legs called phlebitis's? An inflamation of the veins鈥攐ften with blodd clot formation; like deep vein thrombosis. This can be dangerous as you can throw clots to your lungs and have pulmonary infarcts (dead lung tissue). DVT is more common in the bed ridden but can occur on long car or airplane rides (why they recommend moving atound or in seat exercise). Such clots should be treated with blood thinners and perhaps surgery (less likely) ASAP. If you might have this get a medical consult now. phlebitus is irritation in the veins. Yes....what about it? Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein. It can occur in any vein -- not just those in the legs. It is a inflammed vein and yes it can be in your legs. Phlebitis sometimes goes hand in hand with a DVT so it needs to be dopplered, but if that is the diagnosis.....they have stockings that you can where that aid in the condition. phlebitis is the inflammation of the vein-it can be over any vein and due to multiple reasons.it is one of the most common complication of intravenous injections (injection or infusion to veins).The vein will be red,swollen,painful and feel hot.You may need antibiotics prescribed by a Dr. meantime try some home remedy with hot compress to relieve discomfort. Adelle Davis discusses phlebitis in her book Let's Get Well and offers some interesting suggestions for dealing with it. |
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Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. Although many prominent suffers are men,most people with the condition, perhaps 80 to 90 percent, are women. When phlebitis is associa... You're ok...phlebitis is just inflammation of a vein. You are not at risk for a blood clot at all unless you were diagnosed with thrombophlebitis. (thrombo = blood clot, it's the T in DVT... Yes it is pretty normal. Alot of meds that go through the IV are very irritating to the vascular system. I personally never start an IV in the hand of any of my patients. Try alternating hot and... i have never had that but why don't you go to a different doctor to get his/her advice. ...Yes, see someone immediately. I have had a number of IV sites and several central lines. If there is any soreness, the site is changed immediately and antibiotics are started. You may need somet... Its just a muscle contracting and relaxing...like an eye tic that you can sometimes get but in another part of the body. Clots are generally very painful and you would know about it! ...Did the doc who saw him yesterday prescribe anything ... anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and blood thinner. Was any bloodwork done? The blood clots are there for a reason and you need to find u... |
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