• Inflammation of one or more veins, most commonly in the legs
• Symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain and warmth at site
• Caused by blood clot formation
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females but more common in females
• Can occur at any age but more common in older adults
• May be mild to severe
• May be life threatening

Elevate affected leg on a pillow

FOR PAIN

• Apply hot or cold packs to the area
• Relaxation techniques
• Distraction
• Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
  • Acetaminophen
  • Ibuprofen