Treatment of thrombosis and thrombophlebitis in Kharkiv

Thrombosis and thrombophlebitis are vascular diseases with blood clot formation that disrupt natural blood flow. But pathologies have significant differences.

For example, thrombophlebitis:

• affects both superficial and deeply located arteries;
• occurs only on damaged veins destroyed by varicosis or other diseases;
• is accompanied by inflammation of the vascular wall leading to the gradual formation of a blood clot.

Unlike thrombophlebitis, thrombosis occurs without prior inflammation, affecting entire deeply located arteries. But in most cases, blood clots affect the lower extremities, which is due to the peculiarities of the human anatomy.

What are thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis?

In a healthy body, the well-coordinated work of the venous valves and the surrounding soft tissues is responsible for the flow of venous blood from the legs back to the heart. But, due to various reasons, the walls of the veins lose their elasticity, which causes stagnation of fluid and increase in blood viscosity. This weakens gradually and destroys the valves, arteries experience increased stress and deform. Due to the deterioration in nutrition, the muscles lose their tone, which further aggravates the pathological condition.

Because the blood thickens, the risk of blood clot formation increases. This creates the prerequisites for thrombosis and thrombophlebitis. The main causes of diseases are the following:

• age-related changes in the walls of blood vessels;
• chronic venous diseases (varicosis);
• pathology of the blood channels;
• blood diseases;
• hypodynamia;
• use of hormonal drugs;
• uncontrolled intake of medications;
• unbalanced diet.

The risk of thrombosis increases with improperly performed medical procedures, recent surgeries, and long-range air travels.

Symptoms of venous thrombosis of the lower extremities are the following:

• acute sudden pain;
• development of edema;
• cyanosis of the skin (indicates a lack of blood supply).

If these signs appear, you should contact immediately the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv”. Unlike thrombosis, thrombophlebitis develops gradually. Its symptoms are as follows:

• nagging pain along the inflamed vein;
• increased body temperature;
• discoloration of the skin (redness).

If a patient does not receive the help of a phlebologist, the vein lumen is blocked, but it can recover on its own after a few days.

How to treat thrombosis and thrombophlebitis?

Treatment of venous thrombosis of the lower extremities consists in taking anticoagulants that normalize blood viscosity, and medications that restore the cardiovascular system functioning. Compression knee high socks are mandatory. It is important to recover normal blood flow to the affected leg, which may require surgery. After thrombus resorption or removal, anticoagulant therapy shall be carried out for several months.

Thrombophlebitis treatment requires a different approach. Phlebologist prescribes anti-inflammatory medicine and drugs that relieve swelling and blood congestion. Surgical intervention is indicated to prevent the spread of inflammation to deep veins. Vascular surgeons use advanced low-trauma techniques that allow the patient’s quick recovery from procedures.

When treating thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, it is important to maintain the muscle tone of the lower extremities. To do this, a patient is recommended to apply moderate load on the legs: walk, run. A balanced diet with a minimum amount of animal fats is also prescribed.

You can get an examination by phlebologist in Kharkiv at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv”. Here you will find quality and high level service.