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- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Thrombophlebitis is swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a
Alternative Names
Phlebitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The following increase your chances for thrombophlebitis:
- Being hospitalized for a major surgery or with a major illness
- Disorders that make you more likely to develop blood clots
- Sitting for a long period of time (such as on a long airplane trip)
There are two main types of thrombophlebitis:
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Deep venous thrombosis (affects deeper, larger veins) -
Superficial thrombophlebitis (affects veins near the skin surface)
Review Date: 05/06/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz.
Previously reviewed by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director,
MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University
of Washington, School of Medicine (5/10/2010).
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