Phlebitis

Phlebitis, also known as thrombophlebitis, involves the formation of a blood clot inside a vein, which requires blood flow and causes swelling, redness and pain in the affected area; this condition is considered a medical emergency because it can lead to complications such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, for example. The blood clot […]

Phlebitis, or thrombophlebitis, is the formation of a blood clot within a vein, which prevents blood flow, causing swelling, redness, and pain in the affected area. This is considered a medical emergency because it can lead to complications like deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, for example. The blood clot usually forms in the legs