Thrombophlebitis is a complication of varicose veins, developing in the dilated superficial veins of the legs and caused by the formation of clots in the vessels.
Causes
Thrombophlebitis affects people subjected to heavy physical exertion, lifting weights. There are other causes of the disease - slowed blood flow, poor coagulation or changes in blood composition, infectious diseases, allergies, vascular deformities, endocrine or neurotrophic disorders, damage to vessel walls during intravenous injections, surgeries in the abdominal area or hip joints. People with cardiovascular system disorders and ongoing inflammatory processes are at risk.
Symptoms of Thrombophlebitis
The first signs of thrombophlebitis are mild pain in the legs. The skin over the blocked veins becomes painfully sensitive, warmer than usual, reddens, and inflames. Often, but not always, body temperature rises to 37.5 - 38 degrees. The leg with affected veins swells slightly, and then inflamed stripes and various-sized lumps appear, which are essentially clots. Walking causes pain.
Diagnosis of Thrombophlebitis in Israel
Diagnosing thrombophlebitis in Israel is not difficult, using palpation and recognizing the area with pain sensations. To obtain comprehensive information, reovasography or ultrasound Dopplerography with color-coded blood flow is performed, allowing visualization of the extent of damage and its length.
Treatment of Thrombophlebitis in Israel
In Israel, thrombophlebitis is treated conservatively and surgically. Surgical treatment with vein ligation is prescribed when there is a risk of the disease affecting deeper veins. The operation is performed urgently after ultrasound scanning. Conservative treatment is conducted under the supervision of a hospital doctor. The inflamed leg is fixed at a certain height, and medication is administered to break down clots and prevent their formation in the future. After treatment, the patient must continuously wear an elastic bandage to support the veins in the affected area.
Prevention
The best preventive measure against thrombophlebitis is timely treatment of venous diseases (varicose veins). If thrombophlebitis has already been experienced by the patient, it is important to prevent recurrence. To do this, it is necessary to periodically undergo a comprehensive treatment program and special physiotherapy. It is important to consume less fatty food and more berries and fruits.