Question 1

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 2

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 3

what is the treatment for thrombophlebitis?

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Conservative treat: The good news is that, while annoying, thrombophlebitis is not typically a dangerous problem, it is not the very serious dvt. It is treated by a regimen of conservative treatment, which includes high-dose nsaid's for 10-14 days, use of medical grade compression stockings, application of moist, hot compresses to the affected area, 3-time daily elevation of the limb, and daily exercise for 30 min.

Question 4

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 5

how do you cure thrombophlebitis?

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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 6

what are the common symptoms of thrombophlebitis?

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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 7

what is the definition or description of: thrombophlebitis?

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Blood clot: Thrombophlebitis is 2 words put together.  Thrombus is a blood clot.  Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.  Put them together and there is a blood clot in a vein with inflammation of that vein.  Superficial thrombophlebitis involves veins on the extremities.  Lower legs is usually in varicose veins and arms is usually from a recent IV.

Question 8

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

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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 9

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.

Question 10

i have thrombophlebitis i think (profile pic). what should i do!?!?

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See your physician: I can't tell from your profile picture, but thrombophlebitis is often uncomplicated and can be treated with a course of warm compresses and nsaids such as Ibuprofen as needed for relief of discomfort. Rarely does thrombophlebitis lead to deep vein thrombosis, a mug more serious condition, but you should have this evaluated by an md. Also rarely can it become infected and need excision by a surgeon.

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