What could an inflamed vein mean?

Possible phlebitis: It is a superficial vein? Traumatized or injected with IV medication, or injected with sclerosing solutions blood can clot in the vein and the reaction around it is an inflammatory one. Skin can be red, swollen and tender to touch. If it a varicosity it can happen spontaneously . Self limiting. Early evacuation of clot , with nsaids., local compression the treatment!

Phlebitis: An inflamed vein is another name for superficial phlebitis. This can occur for many reasons but is commonly due to IV insertions, medications and even sclerotherapy. The vein becomes tender and hard. Initial treatment is with warm compresses, and anti-inflammlatories. If this doesn't resolve it, then evacuation or even local excision of the vein can be done but usually at a later time.