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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 the medical treatment for thrombophlebitis?
It is a clot in the (phlebitis) inflammation of the superficial veins.
What is the medical term meaning Inflammation of a vein with a thrombus?
Thrombophlebitis is the medical term meaning a clot forms in a vein, and inflammation around the vein results.thrombophlebitis
What has the author Pamela Psutka written?
Pamela Psutka has written: 'A study to determine the effect of a 0.45 micron final filter on the incidence of infusion phlebitis' -- subject(s): Thrombophlebitis, Complications, Intravenous therapy
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel without the formation of a clot?
Phlebitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel. (Thrombophlebitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of a blood vessel with a clot.)
How is phlebitis treated in alternative medicine?
While patients have to rely on conventional medicine to resolve major blood clots in the veins, alternative therapies help prevent future blood clots and bring relief from pain due to superficial thrombophlebitis.
Is phlebitis itchy?
no. phlebitis is a inflamation of vein which often leads to development of a clot.
Is thrombosis and thrombophlebitis the same thing?
No, thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel, which can lead to blockage. Thrombophlebitis is inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by a blood clot. Thrombophlebitis can lead to thrombosis if the clot breaks off and travels to another part of the body.
How can i use the word phlebitis in a sentence?
Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein, especially in the legs. An example sentence would be: Her phlebitis makes her legs hurt really bad.
Which term means inflammation of a viens?
The term that means inflammation of a vien is phlebitis. And that does not indicate whether it is infected or not, it just means that it is red and swollen, which can happen for different reasons.
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.
What medication used for phlebitis?
no
Phlebitis is an inflammation of a?
Vein
