please explain Thrombophlebitis

[elcid]

[harleydavidson]

Hi Elcid. Thrombophlebitis is swelling of a vain caused by a blood clot. If you have this I hope you are receiving treatment and are soon feeling better. Mel

[dawnybird in reply to harleydavidson]

Hi Elcid, thrombophlebitis (often known as superficial thrombophlebitis) is the inflammation of a vein just under the skin caused by a blood clot. The area affected usually being the leg.

It's not a pleasant experience, I had one around five years ago and still have discomfort in the affected area today.

For more info, see patient.co.uk or just google thrombophlebitis.

Hope this helps. x

[elcid in reply to dawnybird]

Many thanks for your reply,yes she has it in her leg,had a scan,but not told of any treatment .Why do we bother with the N H S

[elcid in reply to harleydavidson]

Hi my friend

many thanks for your reply,but not told by hospital of any treatment (thats about par for the course with our doctor

[dawnybird]

Hi Elcid,

My doctor (once he realised what it was) suggested NSAID gel- just rub on the affected area as the instructions say. You can buy it from supermarkets, chemist etc, no need for a prescription. Not sure if you should speak to the pharmacist when in the shop just to make sure your partner/wife is safe to take it if she also has an MPD. Hope this helps.

Dawn

[elcid in reply to dawnybird]

Many thanks dawnbird,will get some tomorrow,& yes she has ET

Thanks again & best wishes Ron