Superficial Venous Thrombosis
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| Name: Superficial Venous Thrombosis |
| Also known as: SVT |
| Blood clot (thrombosis) in the superficial veins just under the skin in the legs or arms. |
Causes of Superficial Venous Thrombosis
May follow injury to the area, an intravenous drip insertion, or other localized disease. |
Symptoms of Superficial Venous Thrombosis
Affected vein becomes red, hard and tender. |
Tests for Superficial Venous Thrombosis
None normally necessary. |
Treatment for Superficial Venous Thrombosis
Heat, rest of the limb, and aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication.
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Complications of Superficial Venous Thrombosis of its treatment
Rarely there may be secondary infection or skin ulceration over the thrombosis. |
Likely Outcome of Superficial Venous Thrombosis
Recovery without complications in a week or two is normal. |
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