Superficial Thrombophlebitis Herbal Treatment, Prevention, Symptoms, Causes, Cured By
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General Name
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Superficial Thrombophlebitis Symptoms
Redness on the affected region
Inflammation in the affected Vein
Skin and the Tissues become warm around the affected region
Pain increases when pressure is added to the region
Tenderness
Veins become hard
Superficial Thrombophlebitis Cured By
Description
Superficial Thrombophlebitis is a disease of the Veins.
The Veins that are visible and are located just under the skin are Superficial Veins.
The meaning of Thrombo is formation of blood clot and the meaning of Phlebitis is inflammation in the Veins. When both occurs simutaneously, in the superficial Veins it is known as Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
It is more common in the Legs, however it may occur at the Limbs and the Neck.
Causes of Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Injury
Obesity
Smoking
Pregnancy
Infections
Medications
An injection in a Vein
Standing or sitting for along time
If not treated properly, Superficial Thrombophlebitis may cause
Deep vein thrombosis
Materia Medica for Superficial Thrombophlebitis