Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Phlebitis Discharge Instructions

Phlebitis is the swelling of a vein. This swelling may cause pain and redness. Your arm or leg may become swollen as well. Phlebitis happens in shallow veins or in deeper veins. If there is a blood clot and swelling, it is called thrombophlebitis. Many things may cause phlebitis. The treatment will depend on where the phlebitis is in your body and what has caused it.

Prevent blood clots from getting bigger,Break up the blood clot,Help with pain and swelling,Fight an infection

Talk to your doctor about how your diet may affect the drugs you are taking.,Keep a healthy weight. Being overweight adds pressure on your veins. Ask your doctor for help in planning a healthy diet.

Blood clot in the heart, brain or lungs (pulmonary embolism),Infection,Loss of circulation to body parts that cause further problems.

Sudden chest pain or trouble breathing could be a sign that a blood clot has traveled to your lungs. Seek emergency care right away.,Signs of bleeding that are not normal. This includes bloody or dark black, sticky stools, blood in the urine, bleeding from a small cut that will not stop, or bleeding from your gums.,Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, or wound that will not heal.,More soreness or redness in your arm or leg,More swelling or pain in your arm or leg,Your leg or arm becomes hot, cold, pale, or blue

Cardiovascular,Emergency Medicine

Deep Venous Thrombosis,DVT,Phlebothrombosis,Superficial Phlebitis,Superficial Thrombophlebitis,Thrombophlebitis

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