Expert answer:
O treatment for phlebitis includes:
- Application of moist heat in place;
- Anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Rest with leg elevation;
- Guidance for active movement of the leg to avoid immobilization and formation of clots that may break off and become thrombus;
- Use of elastic compression stockings;
- Use of anticoagulants;
- Surgical treatment (in some cases).
The most serious complications of phlebitis are deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the pulmonary embolism, although in most cases the evolution is benign, with no impairment of circulation and rarely presenting pulmonary embolism.
It is fundamental that when noticing the first signs and symptoms of phlebitis, the patient seeks or is referred to the angiologist for an adequate evaluation of the existing vascular impairment.
See also the article: What is phlebitis and what are the symptoms?
The earlier the diagnosis, the faster the treatment will be performed, with a greater chance of a satisfactory response to treatment.
