Superficial Thrombophlebitis: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic
2022年8月5日 · Superficial thrombophlebitis, or superficial vein thrombosis, is a blood clot that occurs in veins under the skin (superficial veins). The condition typically happens in the arms or legs and causes inflammation, pain, redness and swelling. Healthcare providers treat pain and swelling with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Superficial Thrombophlebitis: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and …
2018年9月17日 · Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory condition of the veins due to a blood clot just below the surface of the skin. It usually occurs in the legs, but it can occasionally...
Thrombophlebitis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年9月6日 · Thrombophlebitis is a condition that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, often in the legs. In superficial thrombophlebitis, the vein is near the surface of the skin. In deep vein thrombosis or DVT, the vein is deep within a muscle.
Thrombophlebitis (Superficial and Migratory): Symptoms, Causes ... - WebMD
2024年12月8日 · Thrombophlebitis is when a blood clot forms in one of your veins, causing inflammation. It most often affects your legs but also can affect your arms or other veins in your...
Thrombophlebitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
DVT is when a blood clot happens in a major vein, usually one in your legs. DVT is a serious condition that needs immediate treatment because it can lead to pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening medical emergency. Superficial thrombophlebitis happens in smaller veins (or branches of the main veins) in your arms or legs.
Superficial thrombophlebitis Information | Mount Sinai - New York
Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein just below the surface of the skin, which results from a blood clot. This condition may occur after recently using an IV line, or after trauma to the vein. Some symptoms can include pain and tenderness along the vein and hardening and feeling cord-like.
Thrombophlebitis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年9月6日 · Superficial thrombophlebitis can be treated by applying heat to the painful area and elevating your leg. You may also take drugs to relieve swelling and irritation and wear compression stockings. From there, it usually improves on its own.
Superficial Thrombophlebitis - What You Need to Know - Drugs.com
2024年12月2日 · What is superficial thrombophlebitis (STP)? STP is inflammation of a vein just under your skin (superficial vein). The inflammation causes a blood clot to form in your vein. STP most often happens in your leg but may also happen in your arm or neck.
Superficial Thrombophlebitis - Harvard Health
2023年3月21日 · Thrombophlebitis is a blood clot (thrombus) inside an inflamed vein. When it affects the body's superficial veins — those that are seen easily near the surface of the skin — it's known as superficial thrombophlebitis. Thrombophlebitis is very …
Superficial thrombophlebitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
2024年5月10日 · Thrombophlebitis is a swollen or inflamed vein due to a blood clot. Superficial refers to veins just below the skin's surface. This condition may occur after injury to the vein. It may also occur after having medicines given into your veins. If you have a high risk for blood clots, you may develop them for no apparent reason.