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Phlebitis

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A condition where a vein is inflamed or infected, and commonly contains blood clots.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Angiitis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Superficial thrombophlebitis
Condition

Symptoms

Fever
Bruising
Leg pain
Fever, mild (99.0 F - 100.9 F)
Bruise or contusion
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Phlebitis
Blood thinners
NSAIDs

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Phlebitis

Surgery

Surgery

Other treatments

Supportive care
Warm compresses

Tests

Thrombophilia DNA mutation analysis
D dimer
Coagulation profile

Risk factors

Personal

Injection drug use
Prolonged bed rest
Long plane ride

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