The home remedies
Local cold treatments reduce the pain and decrease the swelling. You can use cooling pads or quark wraps for this. To use a quark wrap, use cooled quark and spread it on a cloth and then place it on the affected area.
Besides the cooling effect, quark also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Horse chestnut extract or butcher’s broom can also be used as a natural remedy. They can reduce the swelling and reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs.
The duration
Acute phlebitis affects the superficial veins and usually heals after a few days. However, the superficial inflammation can also spread to the deeper lying veins. For this reason one should keep an eye on the disease and consult a doctor if the symptoms worsen.
Inflammation of the deep-lying veins is usually caused by chronic venous insufficiency. There is no real cure for this disease, but it can be stopped by regular exercise and by improving the blood circulation in the feet. An autoimmune disease cannot be cured either. If a relapse occurs that leads to a worsening of the symptoms, one should consult a doctor who will adjust the medication.
