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Thrombophlebitis

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Thrombophlebitis

Definition:

Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein; thrombophlebitis is vein inflammation related to a blood clot.

Alternative Names:
Phlebitis

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Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Thrombophlebitis is related to a blood clot (thrombus) in the vein. Risk factors include prolonged sitting and disorders related to blood clotting.

Specific disorders associated with thrombophlebitis include superficial thrombophlebitis (affects veins near the skin surface) and deep venous thrombosis (affects deeper, larger veins).

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