Anyone had a blood clot in the lung?
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A blood clot in the lung is called a pulmonary embolism.  It almost always needs to be acutely treated in a hospital setting.  The blood is thinned using heparin, enoxaparin, or other type of blood thinner that takes effect immediately.  Typically the patient is also put on warfarin (Coumadin) which takes 4-6 days to take full effect.  When the blood is thin enough with the coumadin, the patient is taken off of heparin/enoxaparin.  The treatment with coumadin could be as little as 3 months, or as long as they live.  Heparin, enoxaparin, and coumadin do not dissolve the clot...they prevent the clot from getting bigger, and the body takes care of the clot over time.  There are "clotbusters" that could be given when the pulmonary embolism is diagnosed, but this is not extremely common.
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i was shot in the leg and it hit my main vein i was in hospital for 9 weeks had internal bellding aswell kep blacking out i was on a life support machine for 3 weeks of it luckily though someone had the same type blood as me and i survived but ti think god had summin to do with t aswell
1110601
People coughing their blady lungs out. I have heard one girl cough for two hours non-stop in an exam. I told she could have died hehehehehe
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You probably won't know about it if you have a bloodclot. Clots are oxygen bubbles, and will more than likely kill you if they reach your heart or brain. But you won't feel a blood clot until it is too late I'm afraid, so don't worry about it too much.
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I almost died when I had a blood clot operation a few years back, on the operating table, that was an experience I will never forget.  Ever since then I have not feared death because I felt peaceful when it happened, not that I want to die now, but when it is my time I don't have fear and I will be with my family and friends.  :)
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you should go see a doc\nit could be pleurisy which is an inflammation of the pleural or lung lining get it checked out
974087
Can you see coloration underneath the skin? It could be a hematoma. You need a doctor as soon as you can get there. (A competent one) If it's a clot and is migrating, it can move anywhere in your body, and cause major problems. (People die from simple blood clots every day, so I would recommend you know whether this is one or not)
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See a doctor.  Don't take chances with your lungs.  It could be as simple as needing an antibiotic but you may do permanent damage if untreated.  Take care.
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I know of two other people who had this operation due to cancer and neither one of them survived very long after. They were not related and they did not have the operation at the same hospitals.\nThe thing is that people some times forget when the doctor tells them that the risks of the operation are-------- and maybe 30% chance of survival---the next question being for how long? Lung cancer is a terrible disease. I,m so sorry to hear this distressing news.
585571
YEs! Very bad indeed. It can cause ellevated bllod pressure and high risk of blood clot.
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It depends upon where the clot is located in the body - brain, heart, lungs, legs or arms, etc. and how big the clot or occluded vessel is...\n\nClots can lead to pain and tissue death if left untreated.  In the heart or brain they can lead to more rapid deterioration and death.\n\nClots in the leg usually can be caught and treated before they cause problems (move to the lungs, heart, or brain).\n\nBlood clots in the heard, lungs, and brain are the most damaging and life threatening.
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It doesn't sound good, I'd take yourself to the dr asap, large clots are never a good sign.
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sounds like you have a blood clot or some kind of circulatory problem. With all the health issues in your family sounds like you need to be getting full exams regularly.
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The symptoms that your are describing sound a lot like DVT, or deep vein thromboembolism. More commonly known as a blood clot. When a blood clot forms, especially in the legs, they can be painful, and get swollen. The area where the clot forms usually is tender, red, and warm, although not always. DVT's are pretty easily treated, but you will need to be diagnosed before treatment can begin. Although, the clot may appear to be just a bother, a clot that has gone untreated can dislodge and travel to other parts of the body such as the heart, the lungs, or the brain. This would be bad since these organs rely on adequate blood supply in order to keep the body alive.
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DVT is usually accompanied by pain in the legs, which moves up into the body, usually round the lung area, making it hard to breathe.\nIf your pain is getting worse, if you find it hard to breathe, (its a sharp pain on taking a deep breath) or are suffering breathlessness, then you should be in the Casualty dept of your hospital.\nWhat they will do is put you on a drip to dissolve the clot, and this will help.They will more than likely do a body scan or a deep vein artery blood test from your wrist to see if its a DVT.\nMy mother had a DVT a few years ago and she was saved, but my aunt died because it was at a time when we didnt know too much about DVT.Go to your doctor if you can, as soon as possible because this is very serious.  Good luck.
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Yes-I had it done to look at spots on my lungs that were hard to see due to other things in the way. It sounds scarry and looks worst to see the hospital staff in protective coverings. Its not painful in any way. Not sure what bad effects it causes-never noticed anything its been over 4 years. Didn't help me in my case-still were not sure. The fluid might make you a little warm (nothing hard to deal with. ) You must lie quietly down for a while than they scan you (open scan-not bad) Scan takes awhile. No ill affects from it. I would advise you to drink lots of water and eat fruit afterwards so your body flushes it out-just to be safe. Again I could do everything when done that I could do when I went... I was tired just from waiting so long for everything but all in all just fine. On me had a follow up right after -just a xray check. Anything else you would like to know? I didn't change colors neither.
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Yes. I was given 1-3 years to live almost 3 years ago with a terminal lung disease. Am on oxygen 24/7. Started Xango mangosteen juice Feb 21, 2006. Saw my doc yesterday and she is astounded at the changes in my condition. She bought a bottle herself for her Fibromyagia and for her son's allergies. This is a medical doctor who has an open mind - a rare breed indeed!\nsee www.carrcollins.com