{"product_id":"2940154544327","title":"Phlebitis, (Inflamed Veins) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhlebitis is swelling (inflammation) of a vein especially of the leg.\u003cbr\u003eIt most often happens in superficial veins.\u003cbr\u003eVery frequently the inflammation occurs together with the formation of a clot (thrombus) which blocks the blood flow through the vein.\u003cbr\u003eThis disorder is known as thrombophlebitis or venous thrombosis, an annoying but not harmful disorder.\u003cbr\u003eThere are two main types of phlebitis:\u003cbr\u003e1. A superficial disorder that is painful but not threatening to life.\u003cbr\u003eSuperficial phlebitis is most likely to form in:\u003cbr\u003ea. People with varicose veins,\u003cbr\u003eb. Patients who are bedridden\u003cbr\u003ec. Pregnant women.\u003cbr\u003eThere may be obvious swelling and a red streak along the involved vein.\u003cbr\u003e2. Deep phlebitis,also known as deep vein thrombosis a potentially serious disorder involving an interior blood vessel.\u003cbr\u003eThe most important danger is that a portion of the clot will break away and move through the venous system to the lungs forming a pulmonary embolism.\u003cbr\u003eIf one of the large pulmonary vessels is blocked, death may result.\u003cbr\u003eDeep phlebitis is more likely to cause:\u003cbr\u003ea. Pain or burning along the length of the vein\u003cbr\u003eb. Localized redness and swelling of the entire limb\u003cbr\u003ec. Vein being hard and cord-like.\u003cbr\u003eMost of the time, it occurs in the pelvis and legs.\u003cbr\u003eBlood clots may form when something slows or changes the flow of blood in the veins.\u003cbr\u003eRisk factors for phlebitis are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Cancer or liver disease\u003cbr\u003e2. Deep vein thrombosis\u003cbr\u003e3. Varicose veins\u003cbr\u003e4. Infection\u003cbr\u003e5. Pregnancy\u003cbr\u003e6. Sitting or staying still for a prolonged period\u003cbr\u003e7. The presence of an indwelling (long-term) catheter in a blood vessel\u003cbr\u003eCauses of phlebitis are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Trauma to the vessel wall,\u003cbr\u003e2. Hyper-coagulability of the blood,\u003cbr\u003e3. Infection,\u003cbr\u003e4. Prolonged sitting, standing, immobilization,\u003cbr\u003e5. After a long period of intravenous catheterization\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003e1. Swelling in the part of the body affected\u003cbr\u003e2. Pain in the part of the body affected\u003cbr\u003e3. Skin redness (not always present)\u003cbr\u003e4. Warmth and tenderness over the vein\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor will diagnose this disorder based mainly on the appearance of the affected vein.\u003cbr\u003eFrequent checks of the pulse, blood pressure, temperature, skin condition, and blood flow is required.\u003cbr\u003eUltrasound of the blood vessels and venography help confirm the disorder.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eSupport stockings and wraps decrease discomfort.\u003cbr\u003eThe doctor may prescribe medicines such as:\u003cbr\u003e1. Painkillers\u003cbr\u003e2. Blood thinners (heparin, fondaparinux, enoxaparin) to prevent new clots from forming, only prescribed when deep veins are affected\u003cbr\u003e3. Medicines to reduce pain and swelling\u003cbr\u003e4. Medicines intravenously to dissolve an existing clot\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may:\u003cbr\u003e1. Keep pressure off the area to reduce pain and decrease the risk of further damage.\u003cbr\u003e2. Raise the affected area to reduce swelling.\u003cbr\u003eRarely:\u003cbr\u003e1. Surgical removal of a vein near the surface\u003cbr\u003e2. Vein stripping\u003cbr\u003e3. Bypass of the vein\u003cbr\u003eSuperficial Phlebitis is normally treated with:\u003cbr\u003e1. Periods of rest with the leg elevated,\u003cbr\u003e2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs\u003cbr\u003e3 .Antibiotics are not regularly indicated for treatment of superficial phlebitis, in that the erythema and tenderness are local inflammatory reactions.\u003cbr\u003eIt is given when suppurative Phlebitis is present.\u003cbr\u003e4. Warm compresses ease the inflammation,\u003cbr\u003e5. Elastic stockings or bandages may help to reduce the swelling.\u003cbr\u003eDeep Phlebitis is normally treated with anticoagulant drugs to reduce the formation of clots and to permit the clots that have already formed to dissolve.\u003cbr\u003e1. Bed rest with the leg elevated\u003cbr\u003e2. Anticoagulant drugs may be prescribed for up to several months to prevent recurrence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Phlebitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Varicose Veins\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Peripheral Blood Vessels Disorders\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103617138928,"sku":"2940154544327","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154544327_p0.jpg?v=1764070567","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154544327","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}