Lymphangitis is characterized by inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, resulting from a staphylococcus or streptococcus infection. It can also appear because of compression of these lymphatic vessels by a minor or malignant tumor. There are different types of lymphangitis, including reticular lymphangitis, which is caused by the rise of bacteria to the lymphatic vessels, but may not induce fever and AEG. In this case, it is confused with phlebitis and veinitis. However, reticular lymphangitis can also be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, altered health or abnormal swelling of the lymphatic vessels. Finally, truncal lymphangitis is also another form of the pathology.
Symptoms of lymphangitis
Initially, lymphangitis causes local inflammation. The lymph glands make sure to evacuate waste; The lymph nodes, on the other hand, will have the main task of delaying or even stopping the spread of the infection. When they do not succeed, the lymphatic vessels are irritated and will also swell.
Two cases may occur in the second stage of the progression of infectious bacteria. On the one hand, the tiny vessels can swell showing inflammation, which can be accompanied by redness on the skin and a fever. On the other hand, instead of the small vessels, it is the entire lymphatic vessel that becomes irritated and swollen, with the main manifestation being the appearance of a red, hot trace, made abnormally the skin and sometimes painful.
If
lymphangitis is the result of inflammation of the lymphatic vessels under the skin, the treatment with homeopathic medicines will consist of Apis mellifica 5 CH, Mercurius solubilis 5 CH and Bufo rana 5 CH, among others. In the event that the skin becomes purplish and sensitive due to lymphangitis, the recommended homeopathic treatment is Lachesis mutus. Hepar Sulfuris salcareum is indicated for the treatment of lymphangitis that gradually spreads and starts with a purulent wound.
Apis mellifica will only be prescribed if the lymphangitis has caused the appearance of pink edema on the skin with tight, burning pain, relieved by cold poultices. If the skin is red and warm at the level of lymphatic inflammation and the subject has a fairly high fever with an unalterable thirst, it is preferable to give him Belladona homeopathy. Bufo rana homeopathy will be administered in the event that lymphangitis tends to rise to the upper limb by starting its ascent from a panaris.
When to see a doctor?
A burning sensation in a lymph node cavity could be a telltale sign of lymphangitis. Knowing that the pathology can worsen in different ways, it is advisable to seek the advice of a doctor to find out the homeopathic remedy adapted to your case. In addition, the manifestations of lymphangitis, including fever, usually disappear within a few hours of starting treatment. So, if there is no noticeable improvement after 24 hours, you should go see a doctor.
