How common it is for a person to get phlebitis?

Condition analysis:
In my experience, it happens occasionally, but not often. Phlebitis is the inflammation of the vein (red, swelling, pain, cordlike vein) but this often resolves on it's own with removal of the IV catheter.

Cellulitis is an inflammation of the tissues, the vast majority of cases are caused by streptococcus pyogenes or staphylococcus aureus. This infection causes pain, swelling, warmth, fever, malaise and generally does require antibiotics.

A thrombosed vein happens generally when the nurse cannot get a good vein, the vein is punctured but the catheter doesn't advance or the vein rolls, or we hit a valve and are unable to advance the catheter. Or the IV is in and the vein "blows" causing it to infiltrate (IV solution to be infused into the tissues instead of into the vein). This happens on those with fragile veins, the elderly, or just randomly for no apparent reason. All we do is apply pressure, the vein stops bleeding into the tissues and clots off. There is generally a purple-red bruise or knot that heals fairly rapidly.

All unfortunate side effects of IV therapy, but generally when someone needs an IV, the benefits of receiving said therapy are greater than the slim chances of transient damage to the vein or surrounding tissues. A good RN assesses all IV sites and makes sure they are flushing properly at least once per shift, replacing them when necessary or according to hospital protocol (usually every 72 hrs).

Instructions:
Horse Chestnut: Horse chestnut comes in a sort of cream and a form that you can take orally. Horse chestnut is another natural home remedy that will help to make sure that your blood vessels stay healthy and that the swelling in your veins stay down. You can rub the cream on your veins to reduce inflammation. If you go with the oral option, then follow the instructions on the bottle to make sure that you are taking the correct amount.