Diseases
hemorrhage
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Overview
Hemorrhage is bleeding from a damaged blood vessel. Many things can cause hemorrhage inside and outside the body. Types of hemorrhage range from minor, such as a bruise, to major, such as bleeding in the brain.
Symptoms
- hemorrhage is loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel
Causes
- alcohol, drug or tobacco use that is heavy or long-term (bleeding in the brain).
- blood clotting disorders.
- cancer.
Risk factors
- damage to an internal organ.
- hemophilia
- viral hemorrhagic fever.
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hemorrhage?
Hemorrhage is bleeding from a damaged blood vessel. Many things can cause hemorrhage inside and outside the body. Types of hemorrhage range from minor, such as a bruise, to major, such as bleeding in the brain.
What are the symptoms of hemorrhage?
hemorrhage is loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel
What causes hemorrhage?
alcohol, drug or tobacco use that is heavy or long-term (bleeding in the brain).; blood clotting disorders.; cancer.
Which medicines are used for hemorrhage?
etamsylate, norethisterone, tranexamic acid
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