What Is Thrombophlebitis?
5. Who Is at Risk of Thrombophlebitis?
Your risk of thrombophlebitis increases if you take hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills (both of which can cause your blood to clot more easily), are pregnant or have recently given birth, or are older than 60. Other risk factors include having cancer or a history of cancer, having a pacemaker, a history of blood-clotting disorders, and having a stroke.
Some risk factors for thrombophlebitis are directly related to lifestyle, such as being overweight or obese, smoking, and staying inactive for prolonged periods of time. This can include sitting for long periods of time, such as when traveling by plane or car. If you have other risk factors, talk to your doctor about prevention strategies before going on a road trip, taking a long flight, or being put on bed rest.
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