Phlebitis: 7 Things Your Doctor Should Know
August 04, 2017 in Phlebitis, Videos
No Comments
Tags: "Foam Sclerotherapy Bournemouth", "Vein Specialist Bristol", Bournemouth, Bristol, cornwall, dorset, Exeter, phlebitis, phlebitis diagnosis, phlebitis treatment, Poole, Southampton, varicose vein removal, wiltshire
Phlebitis is a term that is used by doctors and the public and there are many important facts that you and your doctor should know. Here are 7 important facts that even many doctors get wrong.
- Phlebitis is not caused by an infection and antibiotics are not necessary. Recently reviews in the medical literature suggest that antibiotic are frequently prescribed for phlebitis. Not only is this ineffective, but costs our healthcare system and may complications such as diarrhoea and my contribute to antibiotic resistance.
- Phlebitis most commonly affects the leg veins and it causes swelling, tenderness and redness along the … Continue reading »
