SUPERFICIAL AND DEEP THROMBOPHLEBITIS - WHAT ARE THE RISKS - HEART DISEASES

What is thrombophlebitis and its causes



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Thrombophlebitis consists of the partial closure and inflammation of a vein, caused by the formation of a blood clot, or thrombus. It usually occurs in the legs, ankles or feet, but it can occur in any vein in the body. Typically, thrombophlebitis is caused by changes in blood clotting, which can arise from defects in circulation, common in people with varicose veins, lack of movement of the legs and body pain, and lesions in vessels caused by injections into the vein, for example