Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I was diagnosed with phlebitis. should the swelling be progressing upward?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: If the swelling is progressing upward, i would recommend taht you see a doctor right away.
Answered 7/1/2012
5.8k views
Thank
Phlebitis: if it is progressing upwards this is of concern and should be urgently evaluated as it may progress to a dvt
Answered 3/12/2017
771 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the symptoms of early or mild phlebitis?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you still have phlebitis six months after having an iv?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the difference between IV infiltration and IV phlebitis?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How much activity should a person with superficial phlebitis be engaging in? How much should they be resting?
12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
Is phlebitis swelling without an actual clot?
My husband had pain and swelling in his foot. The doctordiagnosed plantar fasciitis. Three days later, his swelling isgone and he has no pain. Then he said it was a vein infection. What could it be?
What does phlebitis look like?
Will phlebitis go away permanently?
What can someone do to treat phlebitis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
