There are many causes of loose stools, most of which are not serious. Most diarrhea illnesses are more of a nuisance than a medical problem and clear up easily with extra fluids and minor changes in the diet. The main concern with diarrhea is dehydration.
Rudolph: Leg pain may be indication of blood clot. âThis swelling in my left leg started since a week after I got released from the hospital,â said my 55-year-old patient with history of breast cancer. I quickly set her up for an ultrasound test of her leg the same day, and she was diagnosed with a blood clot.
What causes blood clots? Blood clots may form when either the flow of blood in a vein slows, damage to a vein occurs, or the blood is more clotable. Many factors can increase a personâs risk for developing a blood clot in a vein. Common risk factors for developing a blood clot include: Immobility: Hospitalization; Being paralyzed; Prolonged sitting