Phlebitis

SYN: Arteritis, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis

HYD

from Hydrothermic Remedies...

TREATMENT

In Chronic Phlebitis or where there is inflammation:-

  • Alternate Baths (or Whirlpool) Hot 5min, cold 30sec repeat 4x, 2x daily until symptoms subside.

Cautions

JHK

from Dr JH Kellogg's Prescriptions...

In:

2.

JHK

from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...

GKA

from Dr GK Abbott's Prescriptions...

Problems:

Prevent by routine post-operative treatment see Post Surgery

Early stage:

After 1-2 days:

When temperature is normal and no signs of acute inflammation:

When there is no danger of emboli:

  • Massage except over the vein itself

When there is only stasis and oedema:

Contra-indications:

  • massage