Thrombophlebitis
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| Name: Thrombophlebitis |
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| A combination of thrombosis and phlebitis in a vein. |
Causes of Thrombophlebitis
Thrombosis is a clot in a vein and phlebitis is inflammation of the involved blood vessel. Often occurs in a vein which has had a drip inserted into it. |
Symptoms of Thrombophlebitis
A long rope like, painful, hard, red lump can be felt under the skin along the course of an artery or vein. |
Tests for Thrombophlebitis
None normally necessary. |
Treatment for Thrombophlebitis
Anti-inflammatory medication for phlebitis and appropriate treatment for thrombosis.
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Complications of Thrombophlebitis of its treatment
Clot may spread and damage blood supply to or from major organs. |
Likely Outcome of Thrombophlebitis
Settles with treatment, but rope like lump may remain long term. |
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