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Cause of death help please.

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*Sharm

*Sharm Report 25 Apr 2007 09:52

Hi I have just recieved one of my ggreatgrandmothers death certificate, it says the cause of death due to (Uterine Phlebitis) she was 39 and had 4 children the youngest just 1 year old does anyone know what this is please? i have googled but its all medical terms and not easy to understand. many thanks. Scarlett. it also says she had it for 1 month and 14 days.

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 25 Apr 2007 10:04

well phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.( Mum used to suffer that in her varicosed legs) Uterine is Uterus area so she must have had some sort of problem 'down below' !!

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Whitenancy

Whitenancy Report 25 Apr 2007 10:06

Phlebitis is and inflammation of a vein and can be associated with thrombosis

Researching:
Wintrip, Robinson, Washington Co. Durham Ipswich

Bee~fuddled.

Bee~fuddled. Report 25 Apr 2007 12:59

Nudged, in case someone else can help. Bx

Suetoo

Suetoo Report 25 Apr 2007 13:35

Hi Scarlett I can't add much about the definition of uterine phlebitis - as other people have said it is inflammation of the uterine vien. However, it was a description used in the 19th century and generally occurred following childbirth. I know you said that your relative had a one year old - any possibility that there was a newborn? According to the Medico-Chirurgical Review of 1830 it was generally caused by a protracted labour, problems associated with removal of the placenta following haemorrhage or retained portion of placenta. Regards Sue

*Sharm

*Sharm Report 25 Apr 2007 14:16

hi Sue as far as i know they were no new baby, unless one died when she did, shall have a look into that. The year was 1876 suppose nothing cold be done in those days Hope its not hereditery, the women in my family do seem to have trouble 'down below'. Scarlett.