A TEENAGE girl died just hours after complaining her leg was sore.
“Healthy” Aimee Singleton, 18, woke up at 6am on April 2 with pain in one limb and collapsed in the bathroom a short time later.
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She was rushed to hospital where she suffered six cardiac arrests and passed away at lunchtime.
Aimee, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is understood to have died from a blood clot, according to family friend Carol Jones.
But she reportedly showed no sign of being unwell before she got out of bed that morning.
Carol told the Shropshire Star: “She had this pain in her leg.
“It then began to swell to twice its size and she collapsed in the bathroom.
“She was healthy and was showing no symptoms of anything until she woke that morning.
“The speed at which it all happened is what is most shocking.”
While waiting for an ambulance to arrive, Aimee went into cardiac arrest several times, and again once in A&E.
Doctors said her heart was too damaged and there was nothing else they could do, Carol added.
She described student Aimee’s sudden and unexpected passing as “a massive shock” to her friends and family.
Relatives said she was a fun-loving teen who had a “bright future” in health and social care.
Her brother Ben, who has written a song about his struggle, said: “I love you so much sis.
“I’m lost right now. Love you forever.”
Meanwhile dad Nigel King added: “To lose a child has got to be the worst pain ever.
“I’m so gutted.”
Carol has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs.
What is a blood clot and what are the signs?
BLOOD clots can be very serious and need to be treated quickly.
There are several different types, but symptoms generally include:
Throbbing or cramping pain
Swelling
Redness
Warmth
Sudden breathlessness
Sharp chest pain
A cough or coughing up blood
If you think you had a blood clot, call 111. If you’re struggling to breathe, call 999 or go to A&E.
Clots are more common in those who have recently left hospital, people who are overweight, if you smoke, use a combined hormonal contraceptive pill, are pregnant or have just had a baby, or have an inflammatory condition like Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
To help prevent clots, you should stay active, drink plenty of water, maintain a healthy weight and wear stockings or socks to improve blood flow on long flights or in hospital.
Source: NHS