Superficial Phlebitis (Thrombophlebitis): Therapy

General measures

  • Immediate mobilization (walking)
  • Cooling and compression (the latter usually for 3 months).
  • Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
    • BMI ≥ 25 → participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible impact on the existing disease.

Conventional non-surgical therapy methods

In the case of short-segment thrombophlebitis (phlebitis), local therapy can be performed. The following measures are used:

  • Compression bandages (KV), medical compression stocking (MKS)/phlebological compression bandage (PKV).
  • Cold wrap
  • Alcohol wrap
  • Creams/gels containing heparin

If thrombus (blood clot) is present, incision (surgical intervention) and thrombus expression should be performed.

In the presence of septic phlebitis, antibiotic therapy is performed.

Regular check-ups

  • Regular medical checkups

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
    • A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
  • Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.