Unexplained shortness of breath. Rapid breathing. Chest pain anywhere under the rib cage (may be worse with deep breathing) Fast heart rate. The clot can block blood flow and cause: Leg pain or tenderness of the thigh or calf. Leg swelling (edema) Skin that feels warm to the touch. ReddishRead More →
What are the symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy? Shortness of breath with exertion. Shortness of breath when lying flat. Sudden shortness of breath that wakes you up at night. Tiredness (fatigue) Less able to be active and exercise. Swelling in the legs and other areas. Fainting. Weakness or lightheadedness. Can DCMRead More →
Typical symptoms of GDD include: The child is late in sitting up, crawling, walking. Limited reasoning or conceptual abilities. Fine/gross motor difficulties. Poor social skills/judgment. Aggressive behaviour as a coping skill. Communication problems. Is GDD a form of autism? Children with GDD will typically present as younger, or behind, theirRead More →
Pain, sometimes severe, during bowel movements. Pain after bowel movements that can last up to several hours. Bright red blood on the stool or toilet paper after a bowel movement. A visible crack in the skin around the anus. How is Fisher treated? Anal fissures often heal within a fewRead More →