Results for: Thrombophlebitis

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What stage of the coagulation process is thrombophlebitis?

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Does the term thrombophlebitis consist of two roots plus one suffix?

it comes from the greek word Î¸ÏÎ¿Î¼Î²Î¿ÏÎ»ÎµÎ²Î¯ÏÎ·Ï, and consists of 2 roots thrombos (Î¸ÏÏÎ¼Î²Î¿Ï in greek) and phleba (Ï�… (MORE)

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Is thrombophlebitis genetic?

Not in itself, no. Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation associated with a blood clot. The cause of the clot can be varied and may have genetic implications.

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What is the prognosis for a patient with thrombophlebitis?

Superficial thrombophlebitis seldom progresses to a serious medical complication, although non-lethal embolisms may be produced. Deep venous thrombosis may lead to embolism, e… (MORE)

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How is thrombophlebitis diagnosed?

Deep venous thrombosis requires specialized diagnostic procedures to detect the blood clot. Among the exams a physician may use are ultrasound and x ray, coupled with dye inje… (MORE)

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What is the treatment for thrombophlebitis?

If treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis is given, it usually is limited to the application of heat or anti-inflammatory drugs, like aspirin or ibuprofen, which also help … (MORE)

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How does phlebitis differ from thrombophlebitis?

Phlebitis = inflammation of a vein Thrombophlebitis = inflammation of a vein caused by or associated with a formation of a thrombus (blood clot)

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What is a pelvic thrombophlebitis?

It is an inflammation of the major vein running from the pelvis into the leg

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What are the causes of thrombophlebitis?

The main causes can be grouped into three categories; injury to blood veins, increased blood clotting, and blood stasis. When blood veins are damaged, collagen in the blood ve… (MORE)

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What life threatening complications can develop from thrombophlebitis?

The big threat are blood clots which might move to critical locations such as the brain or lungs.