Polythrombophlebitis

Polythrombophlebitis is an inflammation of the walls of several veins with the formation of blood clots.

The disease is characterized by inflammation and thrombosis (formation of blood clots) in several superficial veins at once. In this case, there is pain along the veins, redness and swelling of the skin.

Polythrombophlebitis occurs more often on the legs, less often on the arms. Provoking factors can be injuries, surgical interventions, hormonal disorders, and cancer.

Diagnosis is based on the clinical picture and ultrasound data of the veins. Treatment includes the use of anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant drugs. It is important to start therapy in a timely manner to prevent the spread of thrombosis and the development of complications.

Polythrombophlebitis is a medical term that generalizes the syndrome of the presence of blood in the lumen of a vein due to its blockage by a blood clot in the superficial veins. The disease is characterized by an incessant or remitting course, although the course of the disease can be acute, subacute and chronic. The existence of the disease causes a number of syndromes - cutaneous, lymphohypostatic (lymphodolia), neurostatic,