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 unable to do this in a normal way, excessive bleeding may occur even from a slight injury.

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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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