What Are the Symptoms of Thrombophlebitis?
Here are some common symptoms when this condition develops in a vein just under the skin: • Redness or swollen, irritated skin and tissue around the problem area (such as the length of an affected leg). • The area may feel warm, tender, hard, or painful. • Pain or tenderness may increase when you put pressure on the affected area. • The swollen vein may feel similar to a cord. • Flexing the foot at the ankle may also be painful. If you exhibit any of these symptoms, a doctor may also take your pulse and blood pressure and even order circulation tests to confirm the condition is present. Call Your Doctor If: • If one leg seems warmer or is swollen, red, and irritated and you haven’t spoken with your doctor about it. • If you have already been diagnosed with thrombophlebitis but the symptoms get worse or don’t get better. • If the limb becomes pale or cold or if you start feeling chills and fever. Medically reviewed by Tracy Shuman, MD, July 2005. SOURCES: The Mayo Clinic.
