Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Superficial Thrombophlebitis

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Swelling of the leg or arm (sometimes this happens suddenly);
Pain or tenderness in the area of the clot;
Feeling of increased warmth in the area of the clot;
Red or discolored skin in the area of the clot.

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

D-Dimer (not specific);
US

RiskFactors

An inherited (family) condition;
Cancer;
Chemotherapy;
Limited blood flow because of an injury, surgery, or not moving;
Sitting for a long time;
After surgery;
Pregnancy;
Being over age 40;
Being overweight;
Taking birth control pills or hormone therapy;
Placement of a central venous catheter or pacemaker;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

20% have DVT;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/peripheral-venous-disorders/superficial-venous-thrombosis