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Thrombophlebitis    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Phlebitis

Definition:

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

Causes and Risks

Common causes of vein inflammation include local irritation (for example, because of an IV line), infection in or near a vein, and blood clots.

See the specific disorders associated with thrombophlebitis:

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