What is the meaning of phlebitis?

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Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.
Although many prominent suffers are men,most people with the condition, perhaps 80 to 90 percent, are women.
When phlebitis is associated with the formation of blood clots (thrombosis), usually in the deep veins of the legs, the condition is called thrombophlebitis.

Signs and Symptoms
Redness (erythema) and warmth with a temperature elevation of a degree or more above the baseline
Pain or burning along the length of the vein
Swelling (edema)
Vein being hard, and cordlike
If occurring due to an intravenous infusion line, then slowed infusion rate

Etiology
Bacterial: Pathogenic organisms can gain access and stimulate inflammation.
Chemical: caused by irritating or vesicant solutions.
Mechanical: physical trauma from the skin puncture and movement of the cannula into the vein during insertion; any subsequent manipulation and movement of the cannula; clotting; or excessively large cannula.
Medications including Celebrex, antidepressants, and others.
Lupus
Genetic as it is known to run in families.

Inflammation of a vein

phlebitis n. inflammation of a vein, often occurring in the legs and involving the formation of a thrombus, characterized by swelling, pain, and change of skin color. phlebitic adj.

phlebitis,is the medical term for veins,a person who takes blood is call a phlebotomist

Inflammation of a vein.

The types of it are:

adhesive phlebitis
phlebitis nodularis necrotisans
puerperal phlebitis
septic phlebitis
sinus phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein

This is an are of blood clots and can be dangerous. Do seek medical attention.

inflammation of the veins.