Bleeding (Hemorrhage)
Bleeding easily or excessively is a severe symptom that needs prompt medical attention because it relates to many diagnoses. Leukemia is but one of several severe diseases that can cause unexplained bleeding. Other instances of bleeding that are cause for concern include nosebleeds, bruising easily, bleeding gums, blood in the stool or urine, and vaginal or rectal bleeding.
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- Q How did ancient physicians deal with hemorrhaging?
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Physicians in ancient Greece and Rome responded to the problem of hemorrhaging by introducing a technique of ligating, or tying off, blood vessels during surgery. Oddly, their techniques were apparently forgotten for centuries. During those times, blood... Full Answer
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- Q How does hemorrhaging affect the body?
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Hemorrhaging caused by the disorders that prevent the formation of blood clots can affect the body in many ways. How the body is affected may depend on the type of disorder and the extent to which the body is able to form blood clots that stop bleeding.... Full Answer
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- Q What is hemorrhaging?
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Hemorrhaging, or excessive bleeding, occurs with a number of disorders that cause an inability to form blood clots. Hemorrhaging occurs when the blood is unable to form clots to stop bleeding after an injury to blood vessels. Hemorrhaging may occur from... Full Answer
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- Q What is cerebral hemorrhage?
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Cerebral hemorrhage is bleeding within the brain. It is caused by a ruptured aneurysm or a head injury. It results in a hemorrhagic stroke. Full Answer
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- Q What is mild, moderate and severe bleeding?
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Mild, moderate and severe bleeding describe varying degrees of bleeding intensity. With severe bleeding, any of these may be true: Blood is pumping from the wound. The bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure. Blood is quickly soaking through... Full Answer
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- Q What causes hemorrhaging?
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Hemorrhaging is caused by the blood's inability to form clots. Normally, when blood vessels are injured and bleed, the blood is able to react by having blood platelets stick together and form a clot that stops the bleeding. When blood platelets are... Full Answer
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- Q What is hemorrhage?
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Hemorrhage is severe bleeding leading to excessive blood loss. Full Answer
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- Q Does my heredity play a role in hemorrhaging disorders?
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmacyYes, heredity can play a role in hemorrhaging or, as they are more commonly called, blood-clotting disorders. The most common inherited clotting disorders are hemophilia A and hemophilia B. Clotting disorders can be acquired and caused by vitamin... Full Answer
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- Q Should I exercise if I have a hemorrhaging disorder?
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Regular exercise may be beneficial if you have a hemorrhaging disorder. The joints may be particularly vulnerable to excessive bleeding. Non-contact activities such as walking or swimming can help to protect joints. Full Answer
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