what is fleabitis?

Question

my friend has recently had an operation and has been told she is suffering from fleabitis.. (not sure if I've spelt it right)

Answer 1

Phlebitis is superficial inflammation associated with a vein. Usually occurs on a leg.

Answer 2

inflammation of vein: inflammation of the wall of a vein

Phlebitis: Inflammation of a vein. With phlebitis, there is infiltration of the walls of the vein and, usually, the formation of a clot (thrombus) in the vein (thrombophlebitis). Phlebitis in a leg, for example, will cause the leg to swell with edema fluid and feel stiff and painful.

Answer 3

Phlebitis. Inflammation of varicose veins

Answer 4

Sounds like it could be varicose eczema (often referred to as 'fleabitis', though it has nothing to do with flea bites!). It is caused primarily by poor cirulation and is more common in older people, though, like anything, can affect anyone of any age. It can get quite nasty and ulcerated if left untreated. I would have thought your doc would have diagnosed something like this though, but it wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion, espcially if it is causing you pain and discomfort

Answer 5

you must be referring to phlebitis. It means inflammation of superficial veins.

Answer 6

phlebitis I believe is the correct spelling - check it out on WEBMD.

Answer 7

Check out here for more info:

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=122

Answer 8

phlebitis is what you should look for in google.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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