What began as mild leg pain and heavy bleeding soon turned life-threatening for a homemaker, as months of ignored symptoms led to a near-fatal lung clot and a massive tumour. “I thought it was just a leg pain due to heavy bleeding during my menstrual cycle. I assumed it was a common thing, especially during menopause. I regret avoiding these signs for months,” said Oneza Gite, who recently underwent life-saving surgeries at Medicover Hospital in Navi Mumbai.

Sudden collapse

On February 4, Gite’s condition worsened. She fainted while bending at home and was rushed to a nearby hospital before being shifted for advanced care. She had acute breathlessness, cold sensation in her lower limb, repeated vomiting, loose motions and persistent calf pain before the episode.