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.
Your risk of a blood clot can also be increased if you smoke or are overweight. Symptoms of having a blood clot include skin redness, swelling in only one leg, swelling or bruising behind the knee, localized soreness or pain, or having a warm spot on your leg. If the clot moves to the lungs you may experience shortness of breath, chest pains, a fast heartbeat, mild fever, or fainting spells.