What is superficial thrombophlebitis?
Superficial thrombophlebitis is a blood clot in a vein located just below the skin's surface due to injury or recent use of an intravenous (IV) line or catheter. The site will appear reddened, swollen, and tender.
How do members experience superficial thrombophlebitis?
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for superficial thrombophlebitis*
Who has superficial thrombophlebitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 18 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 42 |