While every single ache and pain you experience shouldn’t put you on edge—there are certain sharp pangs, fevers, and headaches that come on with excruciating swiftness and spell a healthy distress that should never be ignored. These eight discomforts require immediate medical attention… 1. Appendicitis Pain If the appendix ruptures, it’s an agonizing stomach pain […]
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Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms deep within a vein, typically in regions such as the thigh or calf. In severe cases, it can detach and travel through the bloodstream to the heart or lungs. It’s important to be aware of the 10 common symptoms of DVT.
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A report by the National Assembly for Wales claims that hundreds of patients are dying in Welsh hospitals due to undetected blood clots. Produced by the health committee, the report claims that a shocking 70% of blood clots acquired in Welsh hospitals could have been prevented had proper measure been implemented. In 2010, there were […]
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A new study has given additional credence to something many researchers have long suspected: rheumatoid arthritis patients have a higher risk of blood clots in the first ten years after their diagnosis. While the Swedish study, which was published in the Oct. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, does not prove […]
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