thrombophlebitis
(noun)
Phlebitis (vein inflammation) related to a thrombus (blood clot).
Examples of thrombophlebitis in the following topics:
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Fusobacteria
- Lemierres's syndrome is also known as postanginal sepsis and is a form of thrombophlebitis.
- Thrombophlebitis is inflammation caused by a blood clot.
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Exercise and Pregnancy
- Contraindications for exercise include, vaginal bleeding, dyspnea before exertion, dizziness, headache, chest pain, muscle weakness, preterm labor, decreased fetal movement, amniotic fluid leakage, and calf pain or swelling (to rule out thrombophlebitis).
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Edema
- It can be caused by systemic diseases, pregnancy in some women, either directly or as a result of heart failure, or local conditions such as varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, insect bites, and dermatitis.