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What is Thrombophlebitis? Thrombophlebitis (pronounced throm-bo-fluh-BI-tis) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot causes inflammation in one or more of your veins. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in the veins in your legs. On rare occasions, thrombophlebitis can affect veins in your arms. The affected vein may be near the surface of your skin or deep within a muscle. When the affected vein is near the surface of your skin, the condition is called superficial thrombophlebitis. When the affected vein is located deep within a muscle, the condition is called deep vein thrombosis. A clot in a deep vein increases your risk of serious health problems, including a dislodged clot traveling to your lungs and blocking an artery. Symptoms of Thrombophlebitis? The most common symptoms thrombophlebitis of are:
Risks for Developing Thrombophlebitis? Thrombophlebitis is caused by a blood clot. Blood clots can result from many different things. Your risk of thrombophlebitis increases if you:
Can Thrombophlebitis be Treated? Yes. The kind of treatment used will depend on what caused thrombophlebitis. Some common treatments are:
Your doctor may also advise you to:
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