Doctors treating Miami Heat star forward Chris Bosh are concerned he may have developed a blood clot in his lung, but they are waiting for tests before making a diagnosis.
Bosh's agent, Henry Thomas, says that early results are inconclusive regarding Bosh's medical condition and that they are still "sorting through everything." Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said that Bosh is being treated at South Miami Hospital. Bosh will see "a couple" more specialists Friday, and Spoelstra said that he may have an update Friday night or Saturday.
"It's too early for an ultimate diagnosis," Spoelstra said, although he said he is confident the condition is not life-threatening. "I know there is a lot of speculation, a lot of rumors right now."
The Miami Herald first reported on Friday that Bosh, 30, could miss the remainder of the season if he was found to have blood clots in his lung. The medication required to treat such a condition typically requires at least six months of limited physical activity.
Blood clots are always a serious condition, but this is a particularly scary moment for Bosh and the NBA after former Portland Trail Blazers star Jerome Kersey died suddenly Wednesday of a blood clot in his lung. Kersey was 52.
Bosh was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after complaining about discomfort in his chest for several days.
Bosh spent the early part of this week on vacation with family and friends, including teammate Dwyane Wade, in Haiti. Wade said Bosh wasn't "feeling his best" on the vacation .
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