Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It often occurs in the legs but can affect veins in other parts of your body, as well. It may be caused by damage to the vein wall or by a blood clot that ...

Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. They can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin around the IV insertion site. Treatment typically resolves symptoms ...

Phlebitis stages indicates the severity of inflammation in a vein due to an intravenous (IV) catheter. The score ranges from 0–4, according to how severe the symptoms are. Symptoms in the early stage ...

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If blood flowing through the veins is a peaceful river, then phlebitis is the body’s equivalent of the Hoover Dam. Those who have experienced phlebitis know it as much more: a painful, frightening ...