Thrombophlebitis
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Thrombophlebitis Home Care
Home care for thrombophlebitis includes:
Warm, wet compresses:
Apply for 30 minutes, 5-6 times a day.
Elevate the arm or leg:
Above the level of your heart.
Rest the area:
Use a walker.
Use crutches.
Use a cane.
Wear a sling
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain and inflammation
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Acetaminophen
for pain
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Thrombophlebitis Home Care: Pain Control
Related Conditions
Deep venous thrombosis
Varicose veins
Venous insufficiency
Venous stasis
Arm pain (unilateral)
Leg pain (unilateral)
Leg swelling (unilateral)
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Last Updated: Aug 8, 2008
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Thrombophlebitis References:
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Schonauer V, Kyrle PA, Weltermann A, Minar E, Bialonczyk C, Hirschl M, Quehenberger P, Schneider B, Partsch H, Eichinger S. Superficial thrombophlebitis and risk for recurrent venous thromboembolism. J Vasc Surg. 2003 Apr;37(4):834-8.
Unno N, Mitsuoka H, Uchiyama T, Yamamoto N, Saito T, Ishimaru K, Kaneko H, Nakamura S. Superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs in patients with varicose veins. Surg Today. 2002;32(5):397-401.
