enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Vasculitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasculitis

    Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis (inflammation of lymphatic vessels) is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. [3] Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage. Although both occur in vasculitis, inflammation of veins or arteries on their own are separate entities.

  3. Thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombophlebitis

    Thrombophlebitis causes include disorders related to increased tendency for blood clotting and reduced speed of blood in the veins such as prolonged immobility; prolonged traveling (sitting) may promote a blood clot leading to thrombophlebitis but this occurs relatively less.

  4. Phlebitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebitis

    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. Lemierre's syndrome - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemierre's_syndrome

    The signs and symptoms of Lemierre's syndrome vary, but usually start with a sore throat, fever, and general body weakness. These are followed by extreme lethargy, spiked fevers, rigors, swollen cervical lymph nodes, and a swollen, tender or painful neck. Often there is abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting during this phase.

  6. Vascular disease - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vascular_disease

    Vascular disease is a subgroup of cardiovascular disease. Disorders in this vast network of blood and lymph vessels can cause a range of health problems that can sometimes become severe, and fatal. [3] Coronary heart disease for example, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. [5]

  7. Superficial thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superficial_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. Later in the disease, as induration subsides, erythema gives way to a ruddy or bruised color ...

  8. Hughes–Stovin syndrome - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes–Stovin_syndrome

    Hughes–Stovin syndrome (HSS) is a rare autoimmune disorder often described as inflammation in relation to blood vessels, a form of vasculitis.It is not associated with any known cause and is typically characterized by multiple aneurysms in pulmonary arteries and deep vein thromboses.

  9. Superficial vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superficial_vein_thrombosis

    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 .

  1. Related searches sore veins when touched nhs definition of disease caused by one state of mass

    inflammation of the veinsthrombosis of the vein