Question 1

how do i know if i'm hemorrhaging?

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Depends.: If the bleeding is external, you will see a lot of blood!  If it is internal, you may not know until you get very sick.  Early signs may be thirst, dizziness, weakness and a rapid pulse.  Why do you think you are hemorrhaging?  If you feel that bad, you need to get seen now!   With vaginal bleeding, if you soak a large napkin completely every hour, then that is a worrying sign and get seen.

Question 2

what amount force would be required for massive cranial hemorrhaging to occur?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sometimes in the elderly, only a small blow to the head, just a bump really, can set off subdural bleeding, which can grow slowly or quickly. For healthy young adults substantial force is required, blunt object, fall from height. However, the effects of a small amount of bleeding in the brain of young person can worse than in elderly, whose brains have shrunk &amp; don't get the high pressures.

Question 3

can you tell me what occurs when the crash team dealing with a gastrointestial hemorrage?

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First, stabilize the patient.: Patients with G.I. Bleeding need to be stabilized before anything else can be done. This usually involves IV fluids, bloodwork to determine how low the blood counts are, and history and physical exam to see how stable the patient is. Hopefully after they are  stabilized, occasionally after needing to receive blood, can a scope through the mouth or through the rectum be performed.  If active bleeding is identified, very often it can be controlled using the scope.

Question 4

what does retinal hemorrhaging look like?

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Red spots: Retinal hemorrhages can manifest in different shapes and sizes.  They can vary from focal dots to larger flame shaped patterns.  The pattern of hemorrhage can indicate the level of the retina involved and even suggest the cause (i.e., diabetic retinopathy).

Question 5

what's the main cause for subconjunctival hemorrhaging in children?

Accepted Answer

Trauma...: ...Or straining (such as with vomiting, cough, or constipation).

Question 6

what is a hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Hemorrhage simply means bleeding, but it often refers to heavy or serious bleeding.

Question 7

i think i'm havening a hemorrhage! could it be from sex?

Accepted Answer

NOT ENOUGH INFO!: We need more information. Many causes for bleeding vaginally, including sex.  You need to discuss with your doctor, or supply more info!

Question 8

what are causes of a vitreous humour hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: The most common causes of vitreous hemorrhage include diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and retinal tear and/or detachment.  Less common causes include macular degeneration, macroaneurysm, and inflammation, such as uveitis.  Vitreous hemorrhage should be evaluated by a retina specialists.

Question 9

what are the chances of surviving a hemorrhage stroke?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Survival after hemorrhagic stroke depends largely on location and size of the bleeding so it is impossible to say what the chances of survival are without more information.  That said, many survive and of those some with minimal deficit.

Question 10

why might someone have an eye hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: The most common cause for eye hemorrhage inside the eye is diabetes.  Vascular malformations, accidents and some rare inherited diseases can predispose to hemorrhage.  Hemorrhage can also occur on the whites of the eye from trauma, straining and sometimes spontaneous vessel breaking.

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