Inflammation of the veins

Inflammation of the veins
... is the inflammation of a vein, with blood clots forming inside the vein at the ... two aspects of thrombophlebitis, inflammation of a vein and blood clot ...
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of the veins, often causing pain and tenderness. See also Pulmonary embolism, Thrombophlebitis.
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This may be due to blood clots or phlebitis (swelling and inflammation of the veins). Blood clots in the legs (called deep vein thrombosis ) can damage the valves in the veins.

The most common local conditions that cause edema are varicose veins and thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the veins) of the deep veins of the legs...
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Thrombophlebitis is a general term for "inflammation of the veins". However, it may also suggest blood clots (i.e. thrombosis).
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Treatment with haem arginate does not usually cause any problems but occasionally it causes inflammation of the veins around the injection site. Rarely, it may interfere with blood clotting.

Venography is the most accurate test to identify a DVT, but it is painful, expensive, and occasionally can cause painful inflammation of the veins (phlebitis).

Phlebitis A painful inflammation of the veins. Photosensitivity Extreme sensitivity to the sun, leaving the patient prone to sunburns. This can be a side effect of some cancer drugs and radiation.

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