{"id":1742,"date":"2023-01-10T17:01:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T22:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:19:28","slug":"phlebitis-what-is-it-and-how-to-treat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/es\/blog\/phlebitis-what-is-it-and-how-to-treat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Phlebitis: What Is It and How to Treat It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1756 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"dark lump on leg that may be symptom of phlebitis\" width=\"341\" height=\"341\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Untitled-design.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/>Have you noticed an area on your leg that&#8217;s dark with a lump? This is a common symptom of phlebitis, the inflammation of veins. It can cause blood clots called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/thrombophlebitis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20354607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thrombophlebitis<\/a><\/strong> if left untreated.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s go over what causes phlebitis so you can better understand how to treat it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Causes Phlebitis?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/dvt\/phlebitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phlebitis<\/a><\/strong> has many causes, but the most common are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Local trauma or injury to the vein<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prolonged inactivity like long drives or plane rides<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Insertion of intravenous catheters (IV) in hospitals<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">IV induced after surgery, especially orthopedic procedures<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Prolonged immobility, as in hospitalized or bed-ridden patients<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/blog\/complications-of-untreated-varicose-veins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Varicose veins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Underlying cancers or clotting disorders<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Removal of lymph nodes after mastectomies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Phlebitis can also occur in individuals whose blood tends to clot. This is often caused by circulatory issues.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Treat Phlebitis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A short-term condition of phlebitis will usually subside in 1-3 weeks. During this time, there are many methods you can use to treat phlebitis including simple at home treatments. Here are some things you can try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Blood thinners to prevent clots from enlarging<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/blog\/page\/6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Compression stockings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Warm or cold compresses<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Elevating the legs for better blood flow<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Over-the-counter drugs such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Indocin<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory medications to <a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/blog\/pain-relief-options-for-varicose-veins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>relieve pain<\/strong><\/a> and inflammation (prescribed by a doctor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1758\" src=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1573-1024x546.png\" alt=\"ways to find relief for phlebitis leg lump pain\" width=\"767\" height=\"409\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1573-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1573-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1573-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1573-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_1573.png 1955w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of\u00a0 preventive measures you can take to avoid phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. Staying hydrated, eating a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/blog\/varicose-vein-health-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthy diet<\/a><\/strong>, regular exercise, and quitting smoking can all help.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can Phlebitis Turn into Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/blog\/varicose-veins-complications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If left untreated<\/a><\/strong>, phlebitis can increase the risk of blood clots in deeper veins. The development of a serious blood clot is known as deep vein thrombosis.<\/p>\n<p>One of the primary risks of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/deep-vein-thrombosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20352557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DVT<\/strong><\/a> is a clot breaking free of the blood vessel wall. The clot can then travel through the body into the lungs. It can lodge in a pulmonary artery and block blood flow back to the heart. This situation can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>When phlebitis causes deep vein thrombosis, hospitalization is often recommended. Combine this with anti-blood clot or blood thinner medications and close monitoring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phlebitis is inflammation of the veins. 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