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Widow's NHS nightmare: Gaviscon for fatal aortic tear

Exclusive: A devastated partner reveals how hospital doctors dismissed his fiancée's fatal condition as acid reflux, prescribing Gaviscon just days before her tragic death from an aortic dissection.

Dad's 'chickenpox' nightmare was deadly meningitis

A UK father's terrifying ordeal as his daughter's rash, initially dismissed as chickenpox, was diagnosed as life-threatening meningitis. Read the urgent warning signs every parent must know.

Common painkiller triggered hallucinations, misdiagnosis

An urgent medical warning has been issued after a common over-the-counter pain medication triggered terrifying hallucinations in a patient, leading to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia. Experts are urging the public and doctors to be aware of this rare but

Mum's 'blocked duct' was deadly cancer

A young mother shares her terrifying ordeal after doctors dismissed her symptoms as a blocked milk duct, only to discover it was aggressive breast cancer. Read her urgent warning to others.

Woman mistakes deadly disease for hangover

A British woman initially dismissed her severe symptoms as a hangover, only to discover she was suffering from a life-threatening condition. Read her harrowing story.

Hiker dies after mistaking venomous snake bite

A hiker in Tennessee tragically died after mistaking a venomous snake bite for a harmless injury. Learn how this fatal error unfolded and what experts advise for wilderness safety.

Poisoning fear turns out to be dementia

A man who became convinced his neighbour was poisoning him later discovered his terrifying suspicions were a symptom of undiagnosed dementia.

Deadly tumour misdiagnosed as a stitch

A woman shares her shocking story of dismissing severe pain as a simple stitch, only to discover a life-threatening tumour. Learn the warning signs she ignored.

Woman's IBS was actually terminal cancer

A young woman's persistent stomach pains were dismissed as IBS for years before she was tragically diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her story highlights the dangers of misdiagnosis.

Breast cancer symptoms mistaken for COVID: study

A recent study highlights how breast cancer symptoms are being misdiagnosed as COVID-19 or flu, delaying crucial treatment. Experts urge awareness to prevent life-threatening consequences.

Woman's 'overeating' was 17lb tumour

A woman who was told her bloated belly was due to overeating discovered she had a massive 17lb tumour. Read her shocking story of misdiagnosis and recovery.

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