Inflammation of the veins, usually in the legs, which causes
swelling and tenderness in the affected area.
UmbilicusThe navel.
Full article >>>Phlebitis A painful
inflammation of the veins. Photosensitivity Extreme sensitivity to the sun, leaving the patient prone to
sunburns. This can be a side effect of some
cancer drugs and radiation.
Full article >>>phlebo-: Means
vein. From the Greek "phleps",
vein, which came from the root "phlein", to gush or overflow. Appears in
phlebitis (
inflammation of the veins), phlebotomist (a person who draws
blood from veins), and
phlebotomy (a
venipuncture).
Full article >>>Ability to perform activities of daily living.
History of
edema, previous
radiation therapy, or
surgery.
Other medical illnesses such as
diabetes,
high blood pressure,
kidney disease,
heart disease, or
phlebitis (
inflammation of the veins).
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