A 18-year-old male asked:
what does internal bleeding feel like? i had a minor car accident 12 days ago.. and think i may have it
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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered
40 years experience General Surgery
DEPENDS: If the internal bleeding is intravisceral (in stomach or gut) there will probably no feelings until one becomes anemic enough to be tired or dizzy. If the bleeding is intraabdominal, in the cavity of the abdomen, blood is an irritant, so there will be pain and discomfort. Spenic bleeding will also cause left shoulder pain. See your doctor if you have serious concerns about bleeding. Good luck.
Answered on Jun 7, 2016
Dr. Tariq Niazi answered
43 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
You'll have signs of: Bleeding like being sweaty, with a fast heart beat (rapid pulse), feeling unwell, weak, thirsty, and pale looking. With internal bleeding in the abdomen, one will have pain, distension, maybe nausea etc. Bleeding in chest will cause rapid breathing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, etcc.
With minor accident 10 days ago, rest assure you probably do not have any internal bleeding.
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
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Internal bleed: There are many possible answers as the problem can be quite complex. Best ask the treating physician this type of question.
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Village of bulgaria: If the accident was truly minor, why would one be asking such a question? Obviously there is some degree of concern, likley stemming from being start ... Read More
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Defer to OB: It sounds like enough time has passed to be safe. But, i would defer to your ob. They have the ultrasound and they can give you the assurances or prep ... Read More
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