Pulmonary embolism
Emergencyहिंदी: फेफड़े की धमनी में चर्बी का थक्का · தமிழ்: நுரையீரல் தமனியில் கொழுப்பு அடைப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಅಪಧಮನಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಬ್ಬಿನ ಅಡಚಣೆ · తెలుగు: ఊపిరితిత్తుల ధమనిలో కొవ్వు అడ్డుపడటం · বাংলা: ফুসফুস ধমনীতে চর্বি জমাট · मराठी: फुफ्फुसीय धमनीत चरबीची गुठळी · ગુજરાતી: ફેફસાની ધમનીમાં ચરબીનો ગંઠાવો
About this condition
Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lung arteries causing sudden chest pain and breathlessness. It can occur after prolonged immobility, surgery, or in those with clotting disorders. This is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate hospitalization.
Common symptoms
sudden sharp chest painsevere shortness of breathrapid heartbeatcoughing up bloodanxietydizziness
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When to see a doctor: immediately
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pulmonary embolism?
sudden sharp chest pain, severe shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, coughing up blood, anxiety, dizziness.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Pulmonary embolism common in India?
Pulmonary embolism is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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