My doc says i've got phlebitis. what does this mean?

Blood clot: Blood clot within superficial vein. Can be treated with warm compresses for 10 minutes a few times a day. May take something like advil (ibuprofen) as directed for pain. If swelling gets worse need ultrasound to make sure no deep vein clot called dvt.

Blood clots in veins: Phlebitis is a general term referring to inflammation of veins due to blood clots. This is manifested by pain, redness, swelling, and can be due to an iv, trauma, taking birth control pills, and having a family tendency to develop blood clots. It is seen in the superficial veins close to the skin, called superficial phlebitis, and deep system in the muscle, deep venous thrombophlebitis.

Inflamed vein: Phlebitis literally means that you have an inflamed veins. Usually the inflammation comes from the vein having a clot in it. When there is a clot, it is called thrombophlebitis. Usually phlebitis is a painful condition that gets better in 2-3 days. Phlebitis can be associated with a DVT as much as 25% of the time. So if someone has phlebitis, it is important the a venous ultrasound be done.

An inflamed vein: Phlebitis means that the vein is inflamed. Usually this is related to a clot involving a minor vein or varicose vein close to the skin. The clot leads to inflamation as your body responds to the clot.