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Phlebitis (cont.)

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Phlebitis Causes

Phlebitis may occur spontaneously or as a complication of a medical procedure. Local trauma and injury to a vein also increase the risk of forming a blood clot. Some risk factors for deep venous thrombophlebitis include the following:

  • Prolonged inactivity. Blood returns from the extremities to the heart by the contraction of muscles. Situations in which a person sits or reclines for long periods of time can allow blood to pool and clot. Examples include long trips in a car or airplane or bed rest after an operation or illness.

  • Sedentary lifestyle. Inactivity with little or no exercise

  • Obesity

  • Smoking cigarettes

  • Hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills

  • Pregnancy

  • Certain medical conditions, such as cancer or blood disorders, that increase the clotting potential of the blood

  • Injury to the arms or legs

  • Varicose veins may be associated with superficial phlebitis
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