lymphitis (Meaning)
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lymphitis (n.)
See Lymphadenitis.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lymphitis
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lymphitis Sentence Examples
- Lymphitis, an inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, can cause swelling, pain, and redness.
- Streptococcus bacteria are a common cause of lymphitis, entering through wounds or skin infections.
- Lymphitis in the legs can lead to cellulitis, a more severe infection that affects the deeper layers of skin.
- Treatment for lymphitis typically involves antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and pain relievers.
- Severe lymphitis can result in complications such as abscess formation, tissue damage, and sepsis.
- Lymphitis can be a chronic condition, requiring ongoing management to prevent recurrence.
- People with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to developing lymphitis.
- Lymphitis can be confused with other conditions such as thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein) or erysipelas (a bacterial skin infection).
- Proper wound care and hygiene are crucial in preventing lymphitis infections.
- Lymphitis can occur in any part of the body, but is most common in the arms, legs, and genital area.
FAQs About the word lymphitis
See Lymphadenitis.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Lymphitis, an inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, can cause swelling, pain, and redness.
Streptococcus bacteria are a common cause of lymphitis, entering through wounds or skin infections.
Lymphitis in the legs can lead to cellulitis, a more severe infection that affects the deeper layers of skin.
Treatment for lymphitis typically involves antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and pain relievers.
