Guide To Treating Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Superficial thrombophlebitis is a condition where a blood clot has formed and causes inflammation and improper circulation in the veins of the legs. Though unlikely, this can also happen in the arms. Symptoms include irritated, swollen skin above the affected vein, pain that intensifies with touch, and swollen feet or ankles. The affected vein feels like a cord under the skin. Most often, this condition will go away on its own in one to two weeks, but if it does not, surgery may be required. Left untreated, the clot may break off and travel through the bloodstream to important organs such as the lungs. If blood flow is blocked there, it can lead to death.