What is Thrombophlebitis?

Thrombophilia is blood clotting that blocks one or more veins, usually in the legs. When the condition of superficial thrombophlebitis arises, the vein is close to the surface of the skin. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, puts the vein deep inside a muscle. DVT poses a significant risk for health issues. For both conditions of thrombophlebitis, blood-thinning medicines can be prescribed.

What are the symptoms of thrombophlebitis?

The type of thrombophlebitis you have determines some of the signs. If you have either form of thrombophlebitis, you can see any of the following signs near the area being affected:

• Warmth
• Tenderness
• Pain
• Swelling
• Redness

For superficial thrombophlebitis, the affected vein may swell and become reddened, becoming visible to the naked eye.

What are the causes of thrombophlebitis?

Thrombophlebitis is a blood clot from immobility, such as in surgery or trauma or from staying in one position for a long time, either standing or sitting. To minimize the chances of thrombosis, stand, stretch, and move your feet regularly. Blood clots may also form when the blood vessels are damaged-for example, an injury to a limb that may rupture veins or injury to veins with placement of IV needles or catheters, but this is much less common as a cause for blood clots.

Some factors exist that promote easy clot formation. Such factors include:

• The presence of a pacemaker
• Central venous lines Intravenous devices
• Cancer
• Genetic factors that predispose to hypercoagulation
• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• The presence of dilated superficial veins
• Use of hormonal supplements, especially contraceptives
• Tobacco smoking
• Personal or family history of venous thrombosis
• History of cerebrovascular accident
• Age over sixty years

How is thrombophlebitis diagnosed?

Sometimes, it is obvious by the time you first visit a doctor. At other times, after minimal testing. Your history of symptoms and what this area in question looks like may be enough to make your diagnosis of this condition.

Sometimes doctors will use imaging techniques, such as ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI, to diagnose clots in conditions where appearance and description are insufficient.

In other cases, your doctor may advise you on getting a venogram. This is a procedure where a vein visible dye that stains the X-rays is injected into your body. Then, your doctor takes X-rays to determine whether you have a clot or not.

What is the treatment of thrombophlebitis?

In the case where you have been diagnosed with uncomplicated superficial thrombophlebitis, your physician may recommend managing the condition at home. This will involve giving you specific guidance which may comprise of the following:

• Heat application
• Usages of compression socks
• Raising the limb
• Advil and Motrin are examples of over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs that are ibuprofen-based.
• Administration of antibiotic therapy

Vein stripping is performed to remove veins with superficial thrombophlebitis when they become cosmetically unacceptable or painful, or if the condition recurs in the same vein. This does not affect circulation; larger veins below take up the added flow. Blood thinners may be needed if the clot is near the deep junction vein; untreated DVT can lead to pulmonary embolism, which is fatal.

How do I take care of myself?

Those who have diseases that increase their likelihood of thrombophlebitis and blood clot formation should seek to address such conditions first. These include:

• Seeing your doctor regularly.
• Adhering to the medication prescribed for you by your health provider.
• Staying away from situations or activities that increase your chances of facing such a situation.

When should I call my doctor?

You should always call your doctor if you have any symptoms of thrombophlebitis. You should also call your doctor if you have a history of thrombophilia or other clotting disorders like DVT and if any of your symptoms worsen suddenly or recur.

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