Question: what is the difference between thrombosis and thrombophlebitis?
Answer: Phlebitis is inflammation of a vain caused by impaired blood flow to the veins. Thrombophlebitis is when a blood clot forms in the leg (DVT or deep vein thrombosis). Signs symptoms of a blood clot in the leg are pain, swelling, tenderness, warmth, and the arm or leg is restless.