What should I do to prevent phlebitis?

Condition analysis:
The only way to prevent is by taking coumadine or wafarin. The sticky platelets are caused by an error in the "coagulation cascade" -- there are 13 factors that impact coagulation, including calcium. When one of the factors doesn't work properly, platelets can get sticky. There can also be too many platelets in the blood, essentially causing a traffic jam or blood clot. Without running the coagulation studies, or having more info, it's a little difficult to explain the "why" of it. The important thing is that your son and husband take their medication **** and I CANNOT stress this enough **** get their levels checked regularly. Blood thinners are insanely unstable, and the dose that works one day, may be too much the next. Keep seeing the doctor, stay on top of this with the medications. There is not a procedure that would "cure" this; there are some extreme cases where the people need to have platelet phoresis (a process in which the blood is run through a machine that removes the platelets and then the blood is put back into the person). Good luck to you, and your family.

Instructions:
Control Your Blood Pressure: One reason why phlebitis happens is because a person’s blood pressure isn’t where it should be. Talk to your doctor about what you should do in order to get your blood pressure back on track. Usually, an exercise routine and a balanced diet are the best natural remedies that you need to fix this problem. Safe blood pressure levels vary from person to person, so you should still talk to your doctor to see where your healthy level is.