Question 1

how long does it take for someone to die from internal bleeding?

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Depends: Depends on how large of an injury, and which organ or area is bleeding. Sometimes the bleeding stops on its own, sometimes can bleed and die in minutes.

Question 2

can newborn die from internal bleeding in the brain?

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Yes: Bleeding in the brain can have serious consequences including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and rarely death.

Question 3

how long for someone to die for internal bleeding?

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From minutes to days: Depends on the rate of bleeding and the affected organ.  A ruptured aorta, liver or spleen could lead to death within a few minutes.  Internal bleeding around the heart or inside the skull could also by fatal within minutes.  The body has many mechanisms to try to control bleeding.  Many times the bleeding stops altogether, other times bleeding could continue at lower rate for hours or days.

Question 4

my friend squished my finger and now i have two  tiny blood lumps aka blisters,  my other friend says its internal bleeding. will i die ?

Accepted Answer

Most likely, not ...: By what you described, these 2 tiny bruises is superficial; at most, such suggests possible presence of bleeding tendency, which is hard to deduce or confirm by what you reported. If your are aged, on blood thinner, or no known underlying reasons, seek evaluation and counseling. But, I would say that death is far from you. Nonetheless, confirm what could be underlying cause first.

Question 5

how do i know exactly what is internal bleeding?

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Many things: There are many causes of internal bleeding. Ulcers of the stomach/duodenum, major artery rupture, crohn's disease, small bowel tumors, colon cancer, colon infections, ulcerative colitis, vascular lesions of the colon,  liver cirrhosis with enlarged esophageal veins. Trauma from car accident, gun or knife injury. Symptoms may be none with mild anemia,  to severe weakness and low blood pressure.

Question 6

how would i know if i were having internal bleeding?

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Depends: There could be little symptoms such as mild weakness and anemia. Sometimes vomiting of blood or passing dark old blood in the bowel movements if there is intestinal bleeding. Sometimes there may be cramping abdominal discomfort. There may be no abdominal pain. However, if you mean bleeding from a severe accident with liver or spleen damage, then abdominal pain and distension would be noted.

Question 7

feel like i may have internal bleeding need help asap?

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Bleeding: If you have signs of internal bleeding, then go to the nearest ER and they will evaluate you.  They will perform blood testing, support your blood pressure with intravenous fluids and if necessary, call in a specialist to evaluate you further.

Question 8

i was wondering what are the signs of internal bleeding?

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Bleeding: Signs are usually from the site where the trauma or bleeding is located and can be 
abdominal pain or swelling or feeling light-headed, dizziness, or fainting , external bruising called ecchymosis or headache if the bleeding is inside the head.

Question 9

i was wondering what are the signs of sever internal bleeding?

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Bleeding: Signs are usually from the site where the trauma or bleeding is located and can be 
abdominal pain or swelling or feeling light-headed, dizziness, or fainting , external bruising called ecchymosis or headache if the bleeding is inside the head.

Question 10

i have internal bleeding and i dont know  what medication to take

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More information: To get an answer, there is a lot more information that is needed, in addition to a medical exam.

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