Vascular diseases

Phlebitis – Types, Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis

What is Phlebitis? Phlebitis, also known as vein inflammation, is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of a superficial vein, typically close to the surface of the skin. This inflammation occurs when a blood clot forms within the affected vein, leading to swelling, pain, and redness in the area. …

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Vasculitis- Types, Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Definition Vasculitis is a general term referring to a rare group of conditions marked by inflammation of blood vessels, causing them to be weakened, thickened, narrowed (stenosis), enlarged (aneurysm), blocked (occlusion), or scarred. There are many types of vasculitis based on the size of the vessel affected and may or …

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