Haemorrhage

Acute

What is Haemorrhage?

Hemorrhage is an acute loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel. The bleeding can be minor, such as when the superficial vessels in the skin are damaged, leading to petechiae and ecchymosis

  • Chest pain.
  • Confusion.
  • Faster breathing or heart rate.
  • Organ failure.
  • Seizures.
  • Shock.
  • Coma or death.

Internal bleeding, or hemorrhaging, is bleeding that occurs when blood vessels become damaged inside the body. Depending on the severity and location, it can lead to weakness and dizziness, low blood pressure, organ failure, and death

  • Alcohol, drug, or tobacco use that is heavy or long-term (bleeding in the brain).
  • Blood clotting disorders.
  • Cancer.
  • Complications from medical procedures, such as surgery or childbirth.
  • Damage to an internal organ.
  • Oxytocin.
  • Carbetocin.
  • Ergot alkaloids (ergometrine, ergonovine, methylergonovine).
  • Misoprostol.
  • Carboprost.
  • Tranexamic acid.

Hemophilia and sickle cell anemia can both contribute to decreased levels of blood platelets and clotting. Blood thinners are also a risk factor. Liver disease. This condition is associated with increased bleeding in general.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Surgery: In some cases, traditional surgery may be needed to drain blood from the brain or to repair damaged blood vessels. Draining the fluid that surrounds the brain: This creates room for the hematoma to expand without damaging brain cells. Medication: Drugs are used to control blood pressure, seizures or headaches.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an inexpensive antifibrinolytic drug that promotes blood clotting by preventing blood clots from breaking down. It has been shown to reduce mortality in trauma patients with uncontrolled hemorrhage

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