Signs of Pulmonary Embolism

low intestinal obstruction symptoms :: Article Creator What Are Hyperactive Bowel Sounds? Hyperactive bowel sounds are abdominal sounds that are louder and more frequent. It's normal to notice bowel sounds (borborygmi) as food moves through the stomach and intestines, which can sound like stomach growling or rumbling. Hyperactive bowel sounds indicate increased intestinal activity, often after eating or having diarrhea.  Normal bowel sounds usually aren't a health concern. However, experiencing hyperactive bowel sounds can mean you have an underlying health condition like food intolerances, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, infection, Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis. Your intestines are hollow like pipes. Sounds echo through your abdomen when they contract to push food and waste through your digestive system. As a result, you may hear your stomach gurgle, growl, or rumble. These are normal bowel sounds that indicate your...

miliary pulmonary tuberculosis :: Article Creator Why Extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis Is The Most Dreaded Form Of TB  This is an adverse form of the disease which is prevalent especially in our immunocompromised patients from various causes. As the world marks tuberculosis (TB) day with the theme 'Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world', it is important to address extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. This is an adverse form of the disease which is prevalent especially in our immunocompromised patients from various causes. The mention of tuberculosis conjures up images of a wasted person with a persistent cough, sometimes with sputum which may be bloody, chest pains, weight loss and fever with night sweats.  While these are the typical symptoms of a person suffering from pulmonary (lung) TB, there are other manifestations of TB, particularly extra-pulmonary TB, which few Kenyans are aware of. According to the WHO report, tuberculosis is the lead...

subsegmental pulmonary embolism symptoms :: Article Creator COVID-19 And Pulmonary Embolism: Is There A Connection? Cases of COVID-19, particularly severe ones, may increase a person's risk of developing a pulmonary embolism. COVID-19 is a highly contagious, rapidly spreading illness. It can cause pneumonia, cold, or flu-like symptoms. The condition is often mild, but in some cases, it can be severe or even fatal. The virus can affect several areas of the body. Even people with mild or no symptoms may develop long lasting issues. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that breaks free and travels to the lungs. The clot cuts off blood supply to the lungs and can be fatal. Several studies suggest that having COVID-19 may increase a person's risk of developing a pulmonary embolism. This article explores what scientists have learned about COVID-19 and pulmonary embolism. Several studies examined how COVID-19 may connect...

leg vein thrombosis :: Article Creator Woman Has Leg Amputated At 22 After Doctors Took 16 Hours To Treat Her Blood Clot Molly Harbron is now reliant on a prosthetic leg and a wheelchair after she lost her leg in April 2020 after medics failed to act quickly enough, causing a 16-hour delay in treatment for a blood clot Molly in hospital, post amputation ( Image: Courtesy Irwin Mitchell / SWNS) A 25-year-old carer had her leg amputated after doctors took too long to treat a "tingling sensation" during lockdown. Molly Harbron is now reliant on a prosthetic leg and a wheelchair after she lost her leg in April 2020 after medics failed to act quickly enough, causing a 16-hour delay in treatment for a blood clot. She said she was left feeling that "life wasn't worth living" after she awoke from surgery to a missing limb, but has since defied the odds and walked down the aisle three years later. Molly, who is no...

pulmonary embolism mayo clinic :: Article Creator Furman Football Player's Death Was Unrelated To Practice, University Says GREENVILLE — The sudden death of a Furman University football player in early February after he collapsed during a team workout was unrelated to football, the university told The Post and Courier. Bryce Stanfield, a 21-year-old junior defensive lineman, died Feb. 9 after he collapsed during a morning workout at Paladin Stadium two days prior. An autopsy concluded Stanfield's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism, unrelated to football, Furman spokesman Clinton Colmenares said. Sign up for updates! Get the latest Greenville news from The Post and Courier in your inbox. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung, according to the Mayo Clinic. Stanfield, a health sciences major from Acworth, Ga., had no signs of sickness or injury besides a back muscle...

early signs of carotid artery blockage :: Article Creator 5 Early Signs Of Ankylosing Spondylitis Early stages of ankylosing spondylitis may involve unexplained lower back pain and stiffness that come and go. Fatigue and pain in your heels, chest, and some joints are also possible symptoms. Back pain is a top medical complaint. It's also a leading cause of missed work. Possible causes of low back pain may vary and include trauma from a sudden strain on the spine. Unexplained back pain may sometimes signal a condition called ankylosing spondylitis (AS). AS is a chronic autoimmune condition resulting from inflammation in the vertebrae of the spine. It's a form of spinal arthritis. Not everyone with AS experiences early symptoms. When they do, symptoms may appear at any age between 20 and 40 years old. Children may also develop juvenile ankylosing spondylitis (JAS). Early signs and symptoms of AS and JAS may include: U...