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Thrombophlebitis

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Alternative Names:

Phlebitis

Symptoms:

The following symptoms are often associated with thrombophlebitis:

• Warmth and tenderness over the vein
• Pain in the part of the body affected
• Skin redness (not always present)
• Inflammation (swelling) in the part of the body affected

Signs and tests:

The health care provider makes the diagnosis primarily based on how the affected area looks. The patient may need to have pulse , blood pressure , temperature, skin condition, and circulation frequently checked to monitor for complications. 

If the cause is not easily identifiable, one or more of the following tests may be performed to determine the cause:

• Doppler ultrasound
• Venography
• Blood coagulation studies

• Review Date: 5/24/2006
• Reviewed By: Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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