Thrombophlebitis - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

1. Thrombophlebitis - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Specialty Care Clinics

2. What is Thrombophlebitis? Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, generally in the legs. The affected vein may be near the surface of the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis) or deep within a muscle (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT). The causes of thrombophlebitis involve trauma, surgery, or prolonged inactivity. DVT increases the risk of severe health problems. It is generally treated with blood-thinning medications. Superficial thrombophlebitis is at times treated with blood-thinning medications, too.

3. Symptoms of Thrombophlebitis Superficial thrombophlebitis signs and symptoms include:    Warmth, tenderness, and pain in the affected region    Redness and swelling Deep vein thrombosis signs and symptoms include:    Pain    Swelling When a vein close to the surface of the skin is affected, you may see a red, hard cord just under the surface of the skin that is tender to the touch. When a deep vein in the leg is affected, the leg might become swollen, tender, and painful.

4. Risk of Thrombophlebitis Your risk of thrombophlebitis may increase if you:    Are inactive for a prolonged period, either because you are confined to bed or you are traveling in a car or plane for a long period    Have varicose veins, which are a frequent cause of superficial thrombophlebitis    Have a pacemaker or have a thin, flexible tube (catheter) in a central vein, for treatment of a medical condition, which might irritate the blood vessel wall and reduce blood flow    Are pregnant or have just given birth    Use birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, which could make your blood more likely to clot Get More Details Information Click Here

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