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Title: Some Misdiagnosed Conditions Can Cause Major Trouble


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Some Misdiagnosed Conditions Can Cause
Major Trouble

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A misdiagnosed medical condition is every bit as
serious as it sounds. If your doctor fails to
properly diagnose your condition, it can lead to
additional concerns that have a negative impact
on your health. Any misdiagnosis is a big deal
however, some conditions have the potential to
lead to a more severe illness or even death. Here
are four commonly misdiagnosed conditions


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A top killer among Americans, misdiagnosis of a
heart attack can be fatal. Even with common
symptoms, such as shortness of breath and chest
pains, a misdiagnosis could occur. Its not out
of the question for a doctor to misdiagnose a
heart attack as the flu or simple indigestion.
Heart attack
Neglecting to treat cancer in a timely manner is
a fatal mistake, as it gives the disease the
opportunity to spread to other parts of the body.
The most commonly misdiagnosed cancers include
colorectal, lung, and breast.
Cancer
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Symptoms of a stroke, such as weakness and
confusion, can be mistaken for other conditions.
Furthermore, since some strokes come on slowly,
its easier for a doctor to make a mistake. Early
detection of a stroke is important, as this helps
prevent the most serious long-term impact.
Stroke
This occurs when a blood clot reaches the lungs
or forms in this part of the body. Symptoms are
shared with many less serious ailments, such as
asthma and chest cold. Without the right
diagnostic tests, its possible a pulmonary
embolism could go undiagnosed.
Pulmonary embolism
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Steps To Take To Prevent Trouble
Steps To Take To Prevent Trouble

• Keep track of all your symptoms and share them
  with your medical team

• Dont hesitate to get a second opinion

• Choose the right doctor for the right ailment

• Dont let anyone tell you there is nothing wrong

Always ask your doctor to follow up if your
symptoms dont go away
You can only do so much to avoid a misdiagnosis,
but there are some steps you can take to help
prevent trouble
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A misdiagnosed medical condition can change your
life forever. If you find yourself dealing with
the aftermath of this mistake, turn your focus to
your health and wellness. As you recover, learn
more about the cause of the misdiagnosis and the
steps you can take to protect your legal
rights. If you need a Philadelphia misdiagnosis
attorney, you can contact them for a free
consultation of your case.
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Contact The Weitz Firm, LLC.
1528 Walnut Street 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA
19102
Phone 267-587-6240
https//www.theweitzfirm.com/contact.shtml