Lesson 2

Question 1

Phlebitis ( Contraindication)

Answer 1

Phlebitis - Inflammation of the superficial veins, in arms or legs. This normally occurs because of blood clotting inside the vein walls of if the vein is damaged. FACTORS – inactivity, obesity, smoking, HRT (hormone replacement therapy), pill, pregnancy. Massage can increase it – cause it to get worse. Avoid massaging.

Question 2

What is phlebitis?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the superficial veins, in arms or legs

Question 3

What are common causes of phlebitis?

Answer 3

Blood clotting inside the vein walls or damage to the vein

Question 4

List some factors that contribute to phlebitis.

Answer 4

• Inactivity
• Obesity
• Smoking
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Birth control pill
• Pregnancy

Question 5

True or False: Massage is recommended for treating phlebitis.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Phlebitis is often caused by _______ inside the vein walls.

Answer 6

[blood clotting]

Question 7

What effect can massage have on phlebitis?

Answer 7

It can increase the condition and cause it to get worse