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  2. Phlebitis - Wikipedia

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    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. The area may begin to throb or burn. Symptoms may be worse when the leg is lowered, especially when first getting out of bed in the morning. A low-grade fever may occur.

  3. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Blood thinners, Pain medication [1] Thrombophlebitis is a phlebitis ( inflammation of a vein ) related to a thrombus (blood clot). [ 2 ] When it occurs repeatedly in different locations, it is known as thrombophlebitis migrans ( migratory thrombophlebitis ).

  4. Superficial vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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    Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) is a blood clot formed in a superficial vein, a vein near the surface of the body. Usually there is thrombophlebitis , which is an inflammatory reaction around a thrombosed vein, presenting as a painful induration (thickening of the skin) with redness .

  5. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    There are typically few noticeable symptoms until the situation becomes dire and you experience catastrophic complications such as a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot.

  6. This blood condition is the result of weak blood flow. How it ...

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    Noninvasive treatments to improve blood flow may include elevating the legs when possible (including while sleeping, possibly by putting something under the foot of the mattress), exercising more ...

  7. Superficial thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Blood clot seen on ultrasound of the dorsal penile vein [17] 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 ...

  8. Thrombus - Wikipedia

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    Blood clot: Diagram of a thrombus (blood clot) that has blocked a vein valve: Specialty: Vascular surgery: Symptoms: abrupt change in mental status, chest pain, cramp-like feeling, fatigue, passing out , and swelling in the arm and/or leg: Complications: bleeding risks from taking anticoagulants, breathing problems, heart attacks, stroke: Duration

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    If a blood clot breaks free, goes up to the lung and causes a pulmonary embolism, the most serious complication of DVT, symptoms may include sudden difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing up ...