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Treat the symptoms of phlebitis

Average rating: 4 out of 5 star rating

One of the side-effects of phlebitis is that my legs sometimes feel itchy. I rub Potter's Varicose Ointment into my legs to stop it. It's £4.19 from www.expresschemist.co.uk.
Janet Lomas, 39, Shiremoor, Newcastle upon Tyne

My husband has phlebitis and finds that a good brisk walk each morning and afternoon increases his blood flow and, his doctor says, helps prevent blood clots from developing.
Sally Booth, 42, Cockermouth, Cumbria

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