Acute and chronic thrombophlebitis

Thrombophlebitis is a complication of varicose veins caused by a blood clot blocking a vein. It is accompanied by severe swelling, pain and, as a rule, makes a person unable to work for 3-4 weeks. Very often, acute thrombophlebitis often becomes chronic, with persistent swelling, increased fatigue and pain. Perhaps the most effective method of treating this formidable complication of varicose veins is the timely use of a medical leech. If it is used at an early stage, when there is no blockage yet, but only redness of the vein (phlebitis) has appeared, it is possible to prevent the formation of a blood clot. This is important to know and all patients with varicose veins should strive for this.

Leech application zones.

The area of redness along the outer border and along the vein. Avoid putting it on the vein itself! The hepatic, pubic, and sacral zones are similar to those for varicose veins.

Peculiarities of the procedures.

Procedures in the acute period (until the pain disappears) are carried out daily, then 2-3 times a week until all signs of the disease disappear. Zones 2 and 3 are included after the redness is removed.

Number of leeches: from 3 to 8 leeches per session, determined by the degree of vein damage.

Number and frequency of sessions: as a rule, a second course of hirudotherapy is recommended 2 months after acute thrombophlebitis for the treatment of varicose veins.

Combination with other methods of naturopathy: hirudotherapy is the main and most effective method of treatment. Additional methods can be used according to the treatment regimen for varicose veins after the acute phenomena have been removed.