A trip to the urgent care likely saved Russell Okung’s life last month.
The Charges left tackle reveled on Twitter that he experienced unusual chest pains during a June 1 practice, and as a precaution he went to an urgent care clinic where it was revealed he suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots.
Had the former Oklahoma State standout waited to get treated, it could have been fatal.
“When detected early, this condition is very treatable and I’m grateful to have access to the best available care as I continue on the path to full recovery,” Okung wrote in his statement.