Watching as a parent ages and begins to lose the ability to take care of himself or herself is never easy. You begin to worry that he or she may forget to turn off the stove, or take any necessary medications. If only one parent is still alive, it is common to wonder if he or she is getting out and doing things or just sitting at home, alone all the time.
8 January 2015
If you are having abdominal pain and unusual anxiety, this could be the result of developing an aortic dissection, and you will need emergency medical care immediately. This happens when a tear occurs in the innermost layer of your aorta (the main artery that carries blood from the heart), and then blood rushes in, causing the middle layers to separate. This condition can be fatal if the outside arterial wall ruptures, so if it is detected and treated early, your chances of survival are much greater.
7 January 2015