Question 1

what is the cause of thrombophlebitis  ?

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DVT: Blood clots can be caused by many different things namely anything that causes your blood not to circulate normally or clot properly
setting for long periods of time
smoking
prolonged bed rest
injury or surgery
pregnancy
cancer
birth control pills 
 obesity
a pacemaker or catheter in vein
a tall person.

Question 2

diagnosed with superficial thrombophlebitis, no trauma, common causes? is this dangerous? and after it heals does it usually reaccur?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes reaccures: Common causes of superficial thrombophlebitis include trauma, sedentary lifestyle, long periods of sitting like travel, varicose veins, obesity, may be painful but usually not dangerous as long as no extension into the deep venous system. Sometimes reaccures but most often in different viens.

Question 3

does thrombophlebitis cause hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Hemorrhoids are vascular structures but are not typically associated with thrombophlebitis. Thrombophlebitis certainly does not cause hemorrhoids. The term is typically associated with the veins of the legs or arms.

Question 4

can superficial thrombophlebitis in the leg cause noticeable swelling? if it causes swelling, should the vein be removed?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Swelling is one of the symptoms of superficial phlebitis. The area is often very tender to touch, warm and red. It is best to have the acute inflammation treated and then explore your options for definitive treatment.

Question 5

what is thrombophlebitis?

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Thrombophlebitis: This term means inflammation of the veins and often results in venous thrombosis which is blood clotting in the veins.

Question 6

how does thrombophlebitis occur?

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Three main reasons: Thrombophlebitis is venous thrombosis and associated inflammation of the affected vein.  
Also referred to as DVT or deep vein thrombosis. It is almost always the result of one or more of 3 conditions (known as virchow's triad): 1stasis of blood, 2 endothelial injury or 3 hyper-coagulability. Common causes for each: 1 long trip 2 post surgery or trauma 3 birth control pills or blood disorder.

Question 7

how do you cure thrombophlebitis?

Accepted Answer

No cure just rx: Thrombophlebits is a symptom and not a disease. The underlying cause needs to be treated first. However if its severe and theres skin breakdown then an infection can occur. Antibiotics would be indicated. Otherwise depending on the cause , support stockings , anticoagulation etc may be needed.

Question 8

what are the common symptoms of thrombophlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Pain, redness, firm: By definition, thrombophlebitis means inflammation and clotting of superficial veins. This is not dvt, or deep vein thrombosis, which is the dangerous, and potentially fatal problem. Although symptomatic and annoying, it is generally self-limited, and presents with pain, redness, firmness or hardness from the clotted vein, and often moderate degress of swelling. See a vein specialist for treatment.

Question 9

superfical thrombophlebitis looks like what?  can you die from it?

Accepted Answer

Color changes / pain: Superficial thrombophlebitis can cause some of the changes and symptoms of deep vien thrombosis. Usually on physical exam and a good quality doppler it can be sorted out. Dvt is the dangerous one and travel to lung as a pulmonary embolus. Superficial not life threatening.

Question 10

i was wondering are phlebothrombosis and thrombophlebitis the same?

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Acute and chronic.: Phlebothrombosis is a clot in a vein and thrombophlebitis is a clot in a vein which then becomes inflamed.  Phlebothrombosis tends to be chronic while thrombophlebitis tends to be acute. Thrombophlebitis can become phlebothrombosis.

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