2006-10-25 08:10:20 · 7 answers · asked by golden gal 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
An inflamation of the veins—often with blodd clot formation; like deep vein thrombosis. This can be dangerous as you can throw clots to your lungs and have pulmonary infarcts (dead lung tissue). DVT is more common in the bed ridden but can occur on long car or airplane rides (why they recommend moving atound or in seat exercise). Such clots should be treated with blood thinners and perhaps surgery (less likely) ASAP. If you might have this get a medical consult now.
2006-10-25 08:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by DrB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adelle Davis discusses phlebitis in her book Let's Get Well and offers some interesting suggestions for dealing with it.
Good luck!
2006-10-25 18:13:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a inflammed vein and yes it can be in your legs. Phlebitis sometimes goes hand in hand with a DVT so it needs to be dopplered, but if that is the diagnosis.....they have stockings that you can where that aid in the condition.
2006-10-25 15:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by Britt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein. It can occur in any vein -- not just those in the legs.
2006-10-25 15:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
phlebitis is the inflammation of the vein-it can be over any vein and due to multiple reasons.it is one of the most common complication of intravenous injections (injection or infusion to veins).The vein will be red,swollen,painful and feel hot.You may need antibiotics prescribed by a Dr. meantime try some home remedy with hot compress to relieve discomfort.
2006-10-25 15:16:42 · answer #5 · answered by unable to write at yahoo.mail 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes....what about it?
Here's info from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thrombophlebitis/DS00223
2006-10-25 15:12:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
phlebitus is irritation in the veins.
2006-10-25 15:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋