PATIENT INFORMATION

Superficial Vein Thrombosis

 

What is Superficial Vein Thrombosis❓

 Inflammation in a vein just under the skin

 Usually in the leg

 A small clot forms in the vein

 

What are the symptoms of Superficial Vein Thrombosis❓ 

 Swelling, redness and tenderness along the vein 😖

 Fever 🌡

 Darker skin over the area

 

How do you diagnose Superficial Vein Thrombosis❓ 

 Examining the leg and checking symptoms 🏨

 Can scan the leg 🏨

 

How do you treat Superficial Vein Thrombosis❓

 Keeping active 🤸

 Hot cloth placed over vein

 Anti-inflammatory medication 💊

 Compression stockings 🧦

 

Why should I worry about Superficial Vein Thrombosis❓ 

 Inflammation normal settles with a few weeks ⌛

 Complications are rare

 Can cause infection or the clot can grow

 

 

 

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