MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Thrombophlebitis (throm-boe-fluh-BY-tis) is an inflammatory process that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins, usually in the legs. The affected vein might be near the surface of the skin (superficial thrombophlebitis) or deep within a muscle (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT).

Detailed explanation-2: -Thrombophlebitis is a swollen or inflamed vein due to a blood clot. Superficial refers to veins just below the skin’s surface. Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein just below the surface of the skin, which results from a blood clot.

Detailed explanation-3: -What causes thrombophlebitis? A blood clot causes thrombophlebitis. Inactivity, such as being bedridden after trauma or surgery, is a major cause of blood clots. You can also develop a blood clot if you sit still for too long, such as during a plane ride or a car ride.

Detailed explanation-4: -Listen to pronunciation. (fleh-BY-tis) Inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and heat) of a vein, usually in the legs. Phlebitis may be caused by infection, injury, or irritation.