When a blood vessel bursts, a small amount of blood escapes from the vessel into the body. This blood may show up just beneath the surface of the skin. Blood vessels can burst for many reasons, but it ...

The leading cause of death due to injuries in war is excessive bleeding. A KAIST research team, in which an Army Major ...

We need our blood to walk a very fine line between flowing freely and clotting, and treatments for blood clots in the body naturally come with a risk of excessive bleeding from an injury. But now, ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

Bleeding esophageal varices occur when swollen veins (varices) in your lower esophagus rupture and bleed. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. The veins in your ...

If a person is losing a lot of blood from a heavy period, and it is making them feel weak, dizzy, or sick, they should visit the emergency room (ER). Treatment may include medications to slow the ...

Researchers say an experimental stroke drug prevented blood clots without the typical side effect of blood thinners: increased bleeding risk. Bleeding is a common and potentially dangerous side effect ...

Acute oral ammonia tolerance test. After samples of arterial and venous blood were obtained a 3-gm. dose of ammonium chloride contained in starch capsules was administered by mouth. Forty-five minutes ...

Is mild bleeding normal in early pregnancy? Doctors explain common causes like implantation bleeding, hormonal changes, and when spotting needs medical attention.

In this Q&A, Gianluca Bini, DVM, MRCVS, DACVAA, answers some questions surrounding bleeding in surgery. He discusses triage steps, von Willebrand disease, common mistakes made when administering blood ...

People with atrial fibrillation (Afib) who took low doses of blood-thinning drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) experienced more bleeding during the first three months of treatment.

The North Texas Region of the Red Cross operates two fixed donation sites in the area: the Irving Blood and Platelet Donation ...