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  2. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    The diagnosis for thrombophlebitis is primarily based on the appearance of the affected area. Frequent checks of the pulse , blood pressure , and temperature may be required. If the cause is not readily identifiable, tests may be performed to determine the cause, including the following: [ 1 ] [ 4 ]

  3. Superficial thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool for thrombophlebitis. People with thrombophlebitis complain of pain along the affected area. Some report constitutional symptoms, such as low-grade fever and aches. On physical examination, the skin over the affected vein exhibits erythema, warmth, swelling, and tenderness.

  4. Phlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Pain or burning along the length of the vein; Vein being hard and cord-like [2] There is usually a slow onset of a tender red area along the superficial veins on the skin. A long, thin red area may be seen as the inflammation follows a superficial vein. This area may feel hard, warm, and tender. The skin around the vein may be itchy and swollen.

  5. These Pictures Will Help You Figure Out What That Weird Rash ...

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    Cellulitis. Cellulitis looks like a rash, but is actually an infection of the middle layer of skin, says Dr. Yadav. It causes the skin to become diffusely red, swollen, tender, and hot to the ...

  6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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    Other symptoms to note: Drug rashes can be a side effect of or a reaction to a new medication; almost any medication can cause a drug rash, but antibiotics and NSAIDs are the most common culprits ...

  7. Should you see a doctor for that skin rash? Experts share ...

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    What it looks like: Psoriasis, another inflammatory condition that dermatologists see frequently, is known to causes scaly, itchy areas of thickened skin called plaques that can look like rashes.

  8. Lemierre's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Lemierre's syndrome is infectious thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. [2] It most often develops as a complication of a bacterial sore throat infection in young, otherwise healthy adults. The thrombophlebitis is a serious condition and may lead to further systemic complications such as bacteria in the blood or septic emboli.

  9. Phlegmasia cerulea dolens - Wikipedia

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    Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) (literally: 'painful blue inflammation'), not to be confused with preceding phlegmasia alba dolens, is an uncommon severe form of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that obstructs blood outflow from a vein.