What is thrombophlebitis? Symptoms of the disease

What is thrombophlebitis, the signs of which are so frightening to many women, and lately also to the strong half of humanity? This inflammatory disease of the vein of the vein, manifested as a thrombus, which prevents the movement of blood through the vessels. The most susceptible to this disease are those who spend most of their time on their feet. If you were once diagnosed with "varicose veins", then it will not go anywhere and without proper treatment will develop into a more serious illness.

Acute thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities. Causes of the disease

Like most of the diseases of the musculoskeletal system, this ailment is the result of frequent physical overload of the body. This is due to the fact that most of the load falls on the hip and leg area. It is in these places most often and the disease begins to develop. But do not think that only active people are affected by this ailment. The reasons for the development of thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities (photos of this disease can scare anyone), a lot. And among them disorders of the endocrine system, vascular damage, slowing blood flow, allergic reactions, as well as a variety of diseases associated with the cardiovascular system.

Thrombophlebitis. Symptoms of the disease

The symptomatology will depend on how long the inflamed vein is, and on the size of the thrombus itself. You can identify several symptoms that are characteristic of each part of the lower limbs. So, with thrombophlebitis of the tibia, you will feel the raspiranie in this area, there may be pain. If you lower your legs down, then the sensations increase. The inflamed area is visible to the naked eye: swelling and blue skin in the shin area, severe pain when touched - these are the main signs of the ailment of this part of the limb. If the disease is localized in the femoral area, the symptoms will not be so pronounced. This is because the veins here are somewhat larger, which means that the blood flow in them is better. But in this case too they will stick out in the groin and in the hip area. And surrounding tissues can swell a little. But the disease can affect the abdominal cavity. This species is the most dangerous and is most difficult for patients. If the thrombus does not block the vein, then the pain is almost not felt. But otherwise, not only can the temperature rise, but the general intoxication of the body can also begin.

Thrombophlebitis: signs and treatment

The diagnosis can be made only by a specialist after a complete examination of the patient. In no case do not resort to self. Thrombophlebitis, the signs of which you now know, are very difficult to treat. And if it is conducted uncontrolled, a fatal outcome may occur . Treatment is carried out only in a hospital under the supervision of a specialist. You will certainly be prescribed special ointments and preparations that will help maintain the walls of the veins in the tone and will eliminate stagnation of the blood. Some derivatives of the routine include: medicines "Troxevasin", "Troxerutin", enzymes "Flogenzim", "Wobenzym", heparin. All these drugs have an excellent restorative and supportive effect on the veins. Surgical intervention is possible only as a last resort and is used very rarely. As a rule, drug treatment leads to positive results.