Phlebitis and infiltration are complications due to intravenous (IV) therapy. They can cause swelling, pain, and changes in the skin around the IV insertion site. Treatment typically resolves symptoms ...

Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. It often occurs in the legs but can affect veins in other parts of your body, as well. It may be caused by damage to the vein wall or by a blood clot that ...

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Phlebitis is an inflammation of a vein. It can result from a blood clot or damage to the vein’s walls. Symptoms include painful lumps beneath the skin and flushing or darkening of the skin. Share on ...