Most people with Deep Phlebitis don't even know they have it and don't seek medical help until it becomes a medical emergency. Usually the vein feels hard to the touch, warm and tender. A throbbing sensation will sometimes ocur and the skin tissue surrounding the vein may become swollen and itchy. Also there might be a burning sensation beneath the skin's surface. There is also pain and heaviness when lowering the leg.
Some sufferers report leg cramps or a pulling sensation.
Pain and swelling in the whole leg. Slight fever, skin ulcers and a swelling in the leg that stays indented when pressed. Because Deep Phlebitis is rare most people don't recognize it. Usually someone affected ends up in the hospital before treatment begins. The best way to prevent Phlebitis is to promote good circulation.