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Extractions: Phlebitis Overview Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis), also called superficial phlebitis or thrombophlebitis , is a condition where the veins close to the surface of the body (superficial veins) is inflamed thus becoming swollen and redden. The inflammation causes a blood clot to form in the vein, and usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm following improper injections. The thrombus in the vein causes pain and irritation, it may hinder blood flow in the veins. Phlebitis occur in the surface (superficial) and thrombosis in the deep veins. Superficial phlebitis affects veins on the skin surface. The condition is rarely serious and, with proper care, usually resolves rapidly. Sometimes people with superficial phlebitis also get deep vein thrombophlebitis, so a medical evaluation is necessary. Deep vein thrombosis affects the larger blood vessels deep in the legs. Large blood clots can form, which may break off and travel to the lungs. This is a serious condition called pulmonary embolism. This situation is rare in superficial thrombophlebitis Causes Phlebitis occurs in people with poor blood circulation or in veins damaged from intravenous drug use or an intravenous catheter. It can be a complication due to a medical or surgical procedure. Since Phlebitis is often caused by an injury to a vein., one is more likely to get phlebitis in veins where the blood flows more slowly than normal, such as varicose veins. A clot, called a
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Phlebitis: Facts, Discussion Forum, And Encyclopedia Article Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Phlebitis
Extractions: Home Discussion Topics Dictionary ... Login Phlebitis Discussion Ask a question about ' Phlebitis Start a new discussion about ' Phlebitis Answer questions from other users Full Discussion Forum Encyclopedia Phlebitis is an inflammation Inflammation Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. Inflammation is not a synonym...
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Extractions: James Laredo, MD, PhD OpenCube - The Internets #1 CSS Menu, Drop Down Menu, Flyout Menu, and Pop Up menu Developer Vein Disease and Treatment Phlebitis means inflammation in a vein. Commonly, phlebitis is accompanied by thrombus, or blood clot within the vein a.ka. thrombophlebitis. If you suffer with varicose veins , you may have had phlebitis in the past and not realized it. Varicose Veins may thrombose, or clot and cause phlebitis. If you have phlebitis you may notice a red or pink discoloration in the skin overlying the inflamed vein. The area of phlebitis may be tender and feel warm to the touch. The vein with phlebitis may feel firm or rope like. Sometimes the clot within the vein harbors infection and there may be severe pain and high fever associated with the phlebitis. Acute phlebitis can be triggered by trauma or a prolonged period of sitting such as long airline or car travel. The blood that pools and stagnates in varicose veins puts abnormal pressure which contributes to phlebitis. Chronic, recurrent phlebitis may occur if you suffer from varicose veins and venous insufficiency. The treatment of phlebitis emphasizes reduction of inflammation while limiting the progression of the process. Venous compression stockings will help reduce pressure caused by stagnating blood from varicose veins. Leg elevation while at rest will also help to reduce pressure within the leg veins. Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen. It is wise, especially for those with varicose veins who present with phlebitis, to check for venous insufficiency with a careful ultrasound examination. Left untreated, venous insufficiency may lead to recurrent episodes of phlebitis. If the venous insufficiency condition is found, it is treatable with minimally invasive techniques (