Treatment of thrombophlebitis in a person’s superficial veins may involve home care measures, such as applying warm compresses, elevating the leg, and taking ibuprofen (Motrin). In some cases ...

When a person is suffering from superficial thrombophlebitis, a red, hard, and tender cord can be seen under the surface of the skin. When a deep vein in the leg is affected, the leg may become ...

Phlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT are similar conditions sharing a few of the same symptoms However one is more serious than the other which is why knowing the differences is extremely important ...

To the Editor: Decousus et al. (Sept. 23 issue)1 report that fondaparinux was effective in the treatment of superficial-vein thrombosis, as compared with placebo. The authors state that hemostasis ...

Phlebothrombosis occurs in the deep veins. Without treatment, it can lead to serious complications, such as pulmonary embolism. Thrombophlebitis affects superficial veins and is generally less severe.

Varicose vein treatment. If you have recurrent superficial phlebitis in varicose veins, your doctor may recommend treatment for your varicose veins. Options may include sclerotherapy , laser ...

Symptoms include pain, swelling, itching, skin changes, and even ulcers. Complications such as superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of veins due to blood clots) and bleeding are common and ...

Clots can also form in superficial veins. Blood clots with inflammation in superficial veins (called superficial thrombophlebitis or phlebitis) rarely cause serious problems. Blood clots most often ...

Before a clamp is passed beneath the superficial femoral vein, ... (Boston): I am amazed at how closely Dr. Albright's paper follows my own views on the treatment of thrombophlebitis, ...