2006-07-20 09:59:56 · 12 answers · asked by robert h 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Phlebitis is a word used to mean inflammation of the veins. It can be caused by infection so it is normal to be prescribed an antibiotic but it is often also treated with anti-inflammatories (like aspirin, or 'Nurofen' or something like that).
No-one knows why a particular person should get it and it normally lasts not more than 7 to 10 days.
You should report back to your doctor in about a week's time – even if it is better or not.
2006-07-20 10:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by maidenrocks 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs. However, most people with the condition, perhaps 80 to 90 percent, are women. The disease may also have a genetic component, as it is known to run in families. When phlebitis is associated to the formation of blood clots (thrombosis), usually in the deep veins of the legs, the condition is called thrombophlebitis.
This condition can be brought on by some drugs like Celebrex.
2006-07-20 10:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by thematrixhazu36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phlebitis Overview
Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) means inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis is due to one or more blood clots in a vein that cause inflammation. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm. The thrombus in the vein causes pain and irritation and may block blood flow in the veins. Phlebitis can occur in both the surface (superficial) or deep veins.
Superficial phlebitis affects veins on the skin surface. The condition is rarely serious and, with proper care, usually resolves rapidly. Sometimes people with superficial phlebitis also get deep vein thrombophlebitis, so a medical evaluation is necessary.
Deep vein thrombophlebitis affects the larger blood vessels deep in the legs. Large blood clots can form, which may break off and travel to the lungs. This is a serious condition called pulmonary embolism.
2006-07-20 10:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by sxyredht21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an inflammation of a vein just under the skin, usually in a leg
2006-07-20 10:04:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood clots in the veins of the legs.
2006-07-20 10:03:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebitis
2006-07-20 10:03:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inflamation of the veins, usually the legs, very painfull bruising, usually culminating in an operation to re move bad ones
2006-07-20 10:03:35 · answer #7 · answered by sparky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inflammation of a vein, probably due to some sort of irriation or infection.
2006-07-22 09:30:17 · answer #8 · answered by Bryn H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inflamation of veins.
2006-07-20 10:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swollen infected vein
2006-07-23 22:05:44 · answer #10 · answered by DOC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋