Thrombophlebitis

-is an inflammation/infection of pooled and clotted blood in a vein. Types of Thrombophlebitis: (a) Femoral- inflammation along the femoral, popliteal, or saphenous veins. (b) Pelvic-inflammation/infection of the pelvic veins. (c) Superficial- inflammation/infection of the superficial saphenous veins.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

(a) Pain. (b) Fever.

(c) Localized tenderness and/or swelling and redness.

(d) Chills.

Medical Treatment
(a) Antibiotic therapy. (b) Anticoagulant therapyheparin. (c) Blood transfusions as needed.

Nutritional therapy
Limit fat intake. Eat a heart-healthy, high-fiber diet with emphasis on fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and fish.

 Eat lots of garlic, ginger, onions, and hot pepper. Increase consumption of cherries, blueberries, and blackberries Take nutritional supplements. include B-complex vitamins, especially folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12; vitamin C and vitamin E

Nursing Management
(a) Bed rest. (b) Analgesics as needed. (c) Elastic leg supports where indicated. (d) For leg involvement, apply warm moist soaks to affected area(s).