YASMIN SIDE EFFECTS

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in a calf or thigh muscle. DVT can cause painful, swollen, red, warm and/or engorged veins. The chronic pain and swelling may make it difficult for you to get around. If you do have any of these DVT symptoms (especially with sudden onset) call your doctor right away:

• Swelling of leg
• Pain or tenderness in leg
• Warmth of skin of affected leg
• Red or discolored skin in leg
• Visible surface veins
• Leg fatigue

Pulmonary Embolism

If a blood clot dislodges and travels to your lungs it's called a pulmonary embolism, and it can be fatal. A PE is a blockage of the the lung usually by a DVT clot. Some symptoms of a pulmonary embolism are difficulty breathing, sudden coughing which brings up blood with sharp chest pain, palpitations, or severe lightheadedness Severe cases can lead to lung collapse, low blood pressure, and sudden death.

Stroke

A stroke (also called acute cerebrovascular attack) is rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. The symptoms of a stroke depend upon the area of the brain that is affected but can include:

• Sudden numbness, paralysis, or weakness in face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of body.
• New problems with walking or balance
• Sudden vision changes
• Drooling or slurred speech
• New problems speaking or understanding, or feeling confused
• Sudden, severe headache

Heart Attack

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is the interruption of blood flow to part of your heart. Symptoms of a heart attack can include:

• Discomfort, pressure, or pain in chest or arm
• Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat, or arm
• Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (like heartburn)
• Sweating, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
• Extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breath
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat

During a heart attack, symptoms typically last 30 minutes or longer and are not relieved by rest or medicine. If you think you are having a heart attack, call for emergency help (dial 911).

Kidney Failure / Acute Renal Failure

The loss of kidney function over several hours or days is called acute kidney injury (AKI), or acute renal failure (ARF). With ARF, your kidneys suddenly stop working. If this happens, waste products, fluids, and electrolytes build up in your body. The symptoms will vary from person to person, but this condition can be lethal. Symptoms include:

• Little or no urine
• Swelling, especially in legs and feet
• Decreased appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pain in the back just below ribs

Gallbladder Disease and/or Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder aids in digestion by storing and secreting bile into the small intestine. If disease occurs in your gallbladder, and medication and/or other treatments do not help, surgical removal of the gallbladder, known as cholecystectomy, may be necessary.When symptoms of gallbladder disease do appear, they include the following:

• Pain in upper abdomen and upper back that may last several hours
• Nausea, Vomiting
• Other gastrointestinal problems or discomfort
• Death

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