Deep vein thrombosis
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Phlebitis or thrombophlebitis is an acute inflammation of a vein due to the formation of a blood clot, which can happen at surface level or in deeper tissues. It can occur in different areas of the body, but usually the legs are most affected. It can cause symptoms such as pain, numbness, tenderness,...
As with all conditions ending in '-itis', phlebitis refers to an inflammation. Specifically, it is the inflammation of of the veins caused by some sort of obstruction. If this obstruction is caused by a blood clot (known as a thrombosis), then it is called thrombophlebitis. The clot restricts movement...
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