Thrombophlebitis

Means the occurrence of thrombophlebitis thrombus and inflammatory reaction of the walls of the superficial veins.

The cause of

Thrombophlebitis is common in the symptomatology of varices of the lower extremities, especially in females. The pathogenesis of thrombosis, the endothelium bit vein walls, slowing blood flow and blood hypercoagulability, all resulting in, for example. varices, venous trauma, prolonged lying in bed, using oral contraceptives, septic conditions and malignant infiltration of the walls of the veins.

The clinical picture

Inflammation (inflammatory) changes commonly observed in varicose veins on the thighs and lower legs. Thrombosed veins and inflammatory part of the indurisan (hardened), and as a hardening and palpated as a pen or a rope, which is painful, and the skin over the vein edematous (swollen) and erythematous (red). Body temperature is elevated. After a few days thrombophlebitis regress, and lags mass of connective tissue in the affected segment of vein (phlebosclerosis). Recurrences are common.

Diagnosis

It is based on history, clinical, dermatological examination.

Treatment

Apply Tylenol, salicylates, and platelet aggregation inhibitors, and antibiotics are indicated only for septic thrombophlebitis. Locally applied heparin and heparinoidni preparations. Diseased leg bends tourniquet. Be sure to repair all the factors that favor the development of thrombophlebitis.