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“The diagnosis”
A dancer’s leg swells up and hurts – is there a blood clot behind it?
A young woman’s leg always swells up after dancing. A specialist discovers what a chafing point has to do with it – and can help.
A young woman comes to a vascular surgery clinic. She reports that her leg keeps getting fat after dancing. She regularly dances at a high level and travels to tournaments.
About a year ago she had similar symptoms: after a long trip, her left leg was swollen and painful. At the time, a vascular specialist discovered that a vein in his left leg had been blocked by a blood clot. This was probably due to the lack of exercise on the long journey and the use of the pill. In addition, the woman suffered from the so-called factor V deficiency, which additionally increases the risk of thrombosis. A drug was used to thin her blood and dissolve the clot.
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Now she comes back to the vascular clinic with pain and a swollen leg. In this case, however, no clot can be found. However, during further thorough examinations, the doctor finds a particular abnormality in the pelvis.
“Die Diagnose” – listen to the episodes of the current season
The podcast “Die Diagnose” with Anika Geisler appears every two weeks – on AudioNow, the platform of RTL Radio Deutschland, and on Spotify and iTunes. In the seventh season, exciting cases of illness are resolved again:
Not enough juice in the battery: A teenage girl often falls asleep during the day. Are nocturnal pauses in breathing to blame? A doctor discovers why the previously prescribed special mask is of no use.
Fateful flat share: A baby keeps getting fever and severe diarrhea. A doctor finally finds the reason: he has to do with the roommates.
Mint and Rhythm: On the weekends, a man always seems to have gone away. Specialists find out what this has to do with brushing your teeth.
Tormenting burning and stinging: A woman has had pain in her foot while running for years. A doctor examines it carefully and finds the reason: a spindle-shaped thickening.
Risky promises: A woman has a severe headache and is very thirsty. A doctor discovers that her life is in danger. The reason: She wanted to do something good for herself.
Blessing in disguise: A man suffered from pain and shortness of breath weeks ago – he stayed at home. Now he’s bad again. The doctors discover: a crack.
Telltale Red: A woman has a stomach ache, then her arms and legs go numb. Something special will stand out when urinating that will help solve the puzzle.