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Have Phlebitis, Varicose Veins, Clots In Calf And Knee. Done Ultrasound. What Is Wrong?
I have phlebitis, so my md says. 3 weeks ago he had a dopler on my leg done and it showed superficial clots in my varicose veins. The clots were on the side of my lower leg near my calf. It moved up along my knee. He told me to elevate and put heat on it. I went back in a week, but it had cleared up in that area and moved to the back of my knee and up the side of my calf. He said he didn't think it was anything to worry about, to just continue with the elevation and heat. It has been progressively getting more painful in the back of my calf, like it is in the muscle. I can't walk without it hurting. I went to a vein Dr. yesterday, but they can't do another ultrasound till next week. I am worried it may be in the main vein that is dangerous.
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Generally, there is nothing much to worry about SUPERFICIAL thrombophlebitis as it well resolve within a few days or a week with the following measures -
* Avoid bed rest and reduced mobility. Exercise & ambulation preferred
* Use of over the counter NSAID's like Advil or Aleve
* Use of elastic compression bandages
* Local application of analgesic creams may help
* Locally acting anticoagulant/ antithrombotic creams or sprays may also help
If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, consult your treating physician for further workup and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Generally, there is nothing much to worry about SUPERFICIAL thrombophlebitis as it well resolve within a few days or a week with the following measures -
* Avoid bed rest and reduced mobility. Exercise & ambulation preferred
* Use of over the counter NSAID's like Advil or Aleve
* Use of elastic compression bandages
* Local application of analgesic creams may help
* Locally acting anticoagulant/ antithrombotic creams or sprays may also help
If your symptoms are not resolving with the above measures, consult your treating physician for further workup and management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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