Search Health Information Thrombophlebitis is swelling
(inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot . Causes,
incidence, and risk factors: The following increase your chances
for thrombophlebitis: - Being hospitalized for a major surgery
or with a major illness - Disorders that make you more likely to
develop blood clots - Sitting for a long period of time (such as
on a long airplane trip) There are two main types of
thrombophlebitis: The following symptoms are often associated
with thrombophlebitis: - Inflammation (swelling) in the part of
the body affected - Pain in the part of the body affected Skin
redness (not always present) - Warmth and tenderness over the
vein Signs and tests: The health care provider can usually
diagnose the condition based on how the affected area looks. You
may need to have your pulse , blood pressure , temperature, skin
condition, and circulation frequently checked to make sure you
don't have complications. If the cause cannot be easily
identified, one or more of the following