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Alternative Names
Blood loss; Open injury bleeding
Symptoms:
- Blood coming from an open wound
- Bruising
- Shock, which may cause any of the following symptoms:
- Confusion or decreasing alertness
- Clammy skin
- Dizziness or light-headedness after an injury
- Low blood pressure
- Paleness (pallor)
- Rapid pulse, increased heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
Symptoms of internal bleeding may also include:
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal swelling
- Chest pain
- External bleeding through a natural opening
- Blood in the stool (appears black, maroon, or bright red)
- Blood in the urine (appears red, pink, or tea-colored)
- Blood in the vomit (looks bright red, or brown like coffee-grounds)
- Vaginal bleeding (heavier than usual or after menopause)
- Reviewed last on: 1/15/2009
- Jacob L. Heller, MD, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, Clinic. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
Cornwell EE. Initial approach to trauma. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004: chap 251.Related Articles
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