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Thrombophlebitis

Number of Conditions: 1

Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Specialty: Hematology

Category: Venous Disorders

Sub-category: Thrombophlebitis

Symptoms:
localized pain and tenderness; redness and warmth along the vein; a palpable cord-like vein; swelling in the affected area

Root Cause:
Inflammation and thrombosis in a superficial vein, often triggered by trauma, intravenous catheters, or varicose veins.

How it's Diagnosed: videos
Clinical examination, Doppler ultrasound to rule out deeper venous involvement.

Treatment:
Symptomatic treatment with warm compresses, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), compression stockings; anticoagulation if there's extension into the deep venous system.

Medications:
NSAIDs like ibuprofen (anti-inflammatory), anticoagulants such as low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) if indicated.

Prevalence: How common the health condition is within a specific population.
Fairly common, especially in people with varicose veins or those using intravenous catheters.

Risk Factors: Factors or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing the condition.
Varicose veins, prolonged immobility, intravenous catheter use, hypercoagulable states, malignancy.

Prognosis: The expected outcome or course of the condition over time.
Excellent with appropriate treatment; resolves within weeks. Rarely progresses to deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Complications: Additional problems or conditions that may arise as a result of the original condition.
Extension into deep veins causing DVT, pulmonary embolism in rare cases.