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

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.

Superficial: Usually presents as a firm red area over the track of the vein Usually not a major issue unless it extends towards the groin where the risk of dvt increases Dvt is an issue as possible pulmonary embolism