Know the signs and symptoms May 20, 2009
Because a number of other conditions -- including muscle strains, skin infections, and phlebitis (inflammation of veins) -- display symptoms similar to those of DVT, the condition may be difficult to diagnose without specific tests. DVT risk factors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
• Birth control pills linked to blood-clot formation Mar 12, 2009
I was advised at that time that I had to continue it indefinitely because of a personal history of superficial phlebitis and a family history of related conditions. To date, I still have a seroma, which must be drained once a month, and now my surgeon wants to do another surgery to see what is wrong. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Rare surgery at Balrampur Hospital Mar 28, 2008
Other causes include diseases like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and phlebitis. Factors that can increase CVI risk include a family history of varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy, lack of exercise, smoking, and standing or sitting for long periods of time. (Times of India)
FDA Extends Review Timeline for Additional Indication for Antibiotic DORIBAX(TM) Mar 7, 2008
The most common adverse reactions (greater than or equal to 5%) observed in clinical trials were headache, nausea, diarrhea, rash and phlebitis. For more information visit. (PR Newswire)
Finding strength in faith and family Jan 28, 2008
The resulting increased blood thickness and clotting can cause breathing difficulty, dizziness, headache, itchiness, a red coloration of the face, shortness of breath and symptoms of phlebitis the inflammation of a vein. Other symptoms include bluish skin, fatigue, red spots on the skin and vision problems. (Santa Maria Times)
B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of Normal Saline Flush Syringes with Lot Numbers Ending in "SFR" Sep 15, 2007
The introduction of particulate matter into the blood stream may result in phlebitis and / or damage to vital organs such as the brain, kidneys, heart and lungs. To a less likely extent, there is a potential for the development of pulmonary embolism or silicone embolism syndrome, which could cause severe injury and / or death. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Preventing "Economy Class Syndrome" Aug 12, 2007
Such clots can cause local phlebitis (venous inflammation) with swelling, skin discoloration, pain or venous ulcers. More problematically, they can break off and travel (embolize) to the lungs, resulting in the very serious condition of pulmonary embolism. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Trusting the Doctor's InstinctFor a patient without a clear diagnosis, tests can sometimes be trumped by the physician's judgment May 3, 2007
Consider first the vascular test: All orthopedic surgeons have a great respect for phlebitis. Thrombosis (clotting) in the big veins of the legs is among the top killers of orthopedic patients. (Time.com)
Blood clots can prove deadly in patients Mar 18, 2007
Phlebitis, or inflammation of the veins in the legs, can occur. A more serious condition occurs when the clots break loose from the wall of the vein and travel up to the heart. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Chemokine Therapeutics announces preliminary results of CTCE-9908 Phase Ib/II clinical trial in late stage cancer patients Mar 12, 2007
The daily infusions at all dose levels were generally well tolerated with one subject at the 5mg/kg dose level experiencing moderate localized phlebitis that was attributed to the study drug. No serious adverse events were recorded that were attributed to the use of CTCE-9908 after 20 or more doses. (Canada Newswire)
