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Bleeding symptoms (medical symptom): Any type of bleeding symptoms.
Bleeding symptoms (medical symptom): Bleeding severity can range from mild local bleeding at a small injury to massive hemorrhage. Internal bleeding may also show via blood in stool, blood in urine, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Other common sites for bleeding symptoms include nosebleeds, digestive bleeding, vaginal bleeding (and dysmenorrhea), rectal bleeding, and bleeding gums. Bruising is also related to bleeding. Excessive unexplained bleeding or bleeding easily can be caused by numerous diseases including bleeding disorders and several severe diseases (e.g. Leukemia). Any type of bleeding is a severe symptom that needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.
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... Is it true or false melena? False melena may be induced by iron ingestion, bismuth ingestion, charcoal ingestion, red wine ingestion, and many other substances. Is there ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... What is the WBC count? Thrombocytopenia with a high white count suggests leukemia or myeloid metaplasia. Thrombocytopenia with a normal white count suggests idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a petechial rash? The presence of a petechial rash suggests either a thrombocytopenic purpura, which may be idiopathic or secondary to leukemia, aplastic anemia, collagen disease, or drugs. In ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Are there abnormalities on examination of the teeth or gums? The gums may be swollen, as in phenytoin use and early scurvy, and bleed on slight ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is it severe? The presence of severe rectal bleeding would suggest ulcerative colitis, amebic dysentery, bacillary dysentery, intussusception, mesenteric ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Because the differential diagnosis of purpura is very large, begin by determining whether the purpura is palpable or nonpalpable. Subsequent workup is dictated by the history, physical, and review of... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Everyone bleeds; however, most episodes of minor bleeding promptly cease with activation of the normal clotting cascade. Bleeding is considered abnormal when it occurs spontaneously... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Uterine bleeding is abnormal when the pattern (amount and/or duration) is irregular. Menorrhagia indicates regular but excessive uterine bleeding; metrorrhagia indicates irregular... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Lower GI tract bleeding occurs distal to the ligament of Treitz (which separates the duodenum from the jejunum) and refers to the passage of either bright red blood per rectum (hematochezia), maroon stools, or... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematemesis refers to vomiting of clots, fresh blood, or “coffee grounds” and generally represents bleeding from the upper GI tract (i.e., proximal to the ligament of Treitz). May be associated with black, tarry stools ... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura represents leakage of blood from vessels into skin/mucous membranes; thus, it is nonblanching on pressure; petechiae are <3 mm, ecchymosis >3 mm in diameter. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count of <150,000. Mild (100,000–150,000) and moderate (50,000–100,000) thrombocytopenia are rarely associated with significant bleeding. In contrast to the deep muscle and>... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Age of the patient is important when considering the differential diagnosis of abnormal vaginal bleeding. Pregnancy should always be ruled out despite a negative history of sexual activity. Bleeding that occurs before... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Chronic diarrhea (nonbloody, without weight loss) is defined as increased total daily stool output (greater than 10 g/kg/day), associated with increased stool water content; diarrhea is classified as chronic when it... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hemorrhages in the retina represent a broad range of ocular manifestations of systemic disease and/or trauma. The most important diagnosis to discover is nonaccidental trauma. Recognition of the... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The mnemonic VINDICATE is very useful to develop a list of causes of thrombocytopenia. ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Conditions of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, vascular wall, and blood may all be associated with bleeding under the skin or purpura, thus both anatomy and physiology ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Bleeding from the Ear This is not usually a serious condition. Anatomy is again applied to formulate a diagnosis. The blood may be from the external or middle ear and usually is caused by diseases of the skin or drum. Trauma is ... READ EXCERPTS »
... This discussion considers the causes of bright red or maroon stools. (The causes of melena or black stools are the same as the causes of hematemesis; the differential diagnosis is given on page 261.) Bright-red blood may ... READ EXCERPTS »
... As with most hemorrhages from body orifices, vaginal bleeding is best approached by the anatomic method. Thus, the important structures of the female genital tract are cross-indexed with etiologic categories as in ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematemesis means vomiting or regurgitation of frank bright red blood or coffee-ground material that is positive for occult blood. It may be differentiated from hemoptysis ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. The characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It’s characterized by discoloration that’s... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Bleeding gums usually result from dental disorders; less commonly, they may stem from a blood dyscrasia or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding — bleeding that occurs 6 or more months after menopause — is an important indicator of gynecologic cancer. But it can also result from infection, a local pelvic disorder, estrogenic... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Low blood pressure refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the oxygen requirements of the body's tissues. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from a... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Elevated blood pressure — an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg — strikes more men than women and twice as many Blacks as Whites. By itself, ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Decreased Production Primary hematologic disorders Aplastic anemia Acute ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Inflammation Esophageal ulcer Gastric ulcer* ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Platelet Disorders Thrombocytopenia Drugs, especially ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The most common cause of hemorrhagic disorders, thrombocytopenia is characterized by deficiency of circulating platelets. Because platelets play a vital role in coagulation,... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Abnormal premenopausal bleeding refers to any bleeding that deviates from the normal menstrual cycle before menopause. These deviations include menstrual bleeding that’s abnormally infrequent ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Signs and Symptoms Bright red, bloody vomitus; cold, clammy skin; hypotension; tachycardia; respiratory distress; anxiety ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mediated by immune or nonimmune factors, a transfusion reaction accompanies or follows I.V. administration of blood components. Its severity varies from mild (fever and chills) to severe (acute renal... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) refers to abnormal endometrial bleeding without recognizable organic lesions. The prognosis varies with the cause. DUB is the indication for almost 25% of gynecologic surgical procedures. ... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Signs and Symptoms Bright red blood from rectum or mouth, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea, decreased urine output, decreased level of consciousness, increased respiratory rate, cold, clammy skin ... Treatment (Tx) ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (also called Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) is an inherited vascular disorder in which venules and capillaries dilate to form fragile masses of thin convoluted vessels (telangiectases),... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Postmenopausal bleeding is defined as bleeding from the reproductive tract that occurs 1 year or more after cessation of menses. Sites of bleeding include the vulva, vagina, cervix, and endometrium... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Allergic purpura, a nonthrombocytopenic purpura, is an acute or chronic vascular inflammation affecting the skin, joints, and GI and genitourinary (GU) tracts, in association with allergy symptoms.... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombocytopenia that results from immunologic platelet destruction, may be acute (postviral thrombocytopenia) or chronic (Werlhof’s disease, purpura... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid... Emergency Interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It’s characterized by discoloration that’s easily visible through the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Bleeding gums usually result from dental disorders; less often, they may stem from blood dyscrasias or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include pregnancy, which can produce gum... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding—bleeding that occurs 6 or more months after menopause—is an important indicator of gynecologic cancer. But it can also result from infection, a local pelvic... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Low blood pressure refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the the body’s oxygen requirements. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Elevated blood pressure—an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg—strikes more men than women and twice as many Blacks as Whites... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates—and may be the first sign of—GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign—usually preceded by... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mark D. Darrow A low platelet count is usually brought to the attention of the practitioner as the result of an automated complete blood count in an asymptomatic patient (1). I... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mark B. Stephens Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is responsible for 1% to 2% of all hospital admissions in the United States (1). Bleeding can be... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Laboratory evaluation ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Victoria S. Kaprielian Postmenopausal bleeding is defined as vaginal bleeding that occurs in a woman who has had no menses for a year or more. This is a common... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Ted Epperly Rectal bleeding is a common problem encountered by primary care providers across the United States. Annually, approximately 3% of the... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... John L. Smith Purpura are the visible extravasation of blood into the skin or mucous membranes. Petechiae are purpura less than 2 mm in diameter and ecchymoses are greater than 1 cm in... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment (4) ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Purpura ❑Trauma ❑Senile purpura ❑Drugs ❑... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview Upper GI ❑ Peptic ulcer disease ❑ Gastritis ❑ Mallory-Weiss tear ... DIagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Differential Overview ❑ Ovulatory bleeding ❑ Anovulatory bleeding ❑ Uterine leiomyoma ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The most common cause of hemorrhagic disorders, thrombocytopenia is characterized by deficiency of circulating platelets. Because platelets play a vital role in coagulation, this disease poses a... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Allergic purpura, or anaphylactoid purpura, is a type of nonthrombocytopenic purpura. It’s characterized by allergy symptoms and acute or chronic vascular inflammation affecting the skin, joints, or GI or genitourinary (GU) tract... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombocytopenia that results from immunologic platelet destruction, may be acute (postviral thrombocytopenia) or chronic (Werlhof’s disease, purpura hemorrhagica, essential... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid acting on the blood as it travels through the GI tract.... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Low blood pressure or hypotension refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the oxygen requirements of the body’s tissues. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from a... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg. Hypertension strikes more men than women and twice as many blacks as whites. Its causes can be life... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. Characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It’s characterized by discoloration that’s easily... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding — bleeding that occurs 6 or more months after menopause — is an important indicator of gynecologic cancer, but it can also result from infection, a local... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Bleeding gums, or gingival bleeding, usually result from dental disorders; less commonly, they may stem from a blood dyscrasia or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the oxygen requirements of the body’s tissues. Typically, a reading below 90/60 mm Hg,... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Elevated blood pressure — an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg — strikes more men than women. By itself, this common sign is easily ignored by the patient; after all... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
...Purpura are macular discolorations that donot blanch or disappear with pressure. They include petechiae (<3mm in diameter) and ecchymoses (larger lesions). Principal Causes of Purpura and Bleeding Lossof> ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Can occuranywhere from nose and mouth to anus. Bleeding that occurs proximal to ligamentof Treitz is considered upper tract bleeding, whereas bleeding thatoccurs distal to this ligament is considered lower tract... Principal Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Vaginalbleeding is physiologic in the neonatal period and during the normalmenstrual cycle. Maternal estrogen stimulates endometrial growthin the fetus, but after delivery, the decrease in serum estrogenleads to endometrial sloughing and... Principal Causes of Vaginal Bleeding ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A common sign of upper GI bleeding, melena is the passage of black, tarry stools containing digested blood. The characteristic color results from bacterial degradation and hydrochloric acid acting on the blood as it... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Purpura is the extravasation of red blood cells from the blood vessels into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or mucous membranes. It's characterized by discoloration that's easily visible through the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Bleeding gums usually result from dental disorders; less commonly, they may stem from a blood dyscrasia or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include pregnancy, which can produce gum... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding—bleeding that occurs 6 or more months after menopause—is an important, albeit not a definitive, indicator of gynecologic cancer. It can also result... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Low blood pressure refers to inadequate intravascular pressure to maintain the oxygen requirements of the body's tissues. Although commonly linked to shock, this sign may also result from a cardiovascular, respiratory,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Elevated blood pressure or hypertension (an intermittent or sustained increase in blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg) strikes more men than women and twice as many Blacks as Whites. By itself, this common sign is easily ignored... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The passage of bloody stools, also known as hematochezia, usually indicates—and may be the first sign of—GI bleeding below the ligament of Treitz. However, this sign—usually preceded by hematemesis&mdash... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The mnemonic VINDICATE is very useful to develop a list of causes of thrombocytopenia. V—Vascular disorders should help the recall of... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Conditions of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, vascular wall, and blood may all be associated with bleeding under the skin or purpura, thus both anatomy and physiology must be... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Bleeding from the ear. This is not usually a serious condition. Anatomy is again applied to formulate a diagnosis. The blood may be from the ... READ EXCERPTS »
... This discussion considers the causes of bright red or maroon stools. (The causes of melena or black stools are the same as the causes of hematemesis; the differential diagnosis is given on page 215.) Bright... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... As with most hemorrhages from body orifices, vaginal bleeding is best approached by the anatomic method. Thus, the important structures of the female genital tract are cross-indexed with etiologic categories as in... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Hematemesis means vomiting or regurgitation of frank bright red blood or coffee-ground material that is positive for occult blood. It may be differentiated from hemoptysis because it usually gives an... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Author: Dorothy Chen, MD What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data Patients can present with bleeding after trauma, during or after a procedure, or secondary to a critical clinical state. Fortunately, the... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Char Witmer, MDLeslie Raffini, MD (4th Edition) Abnormal Bleeding - BASICS Abnormal Bleeding - description Abnormal bleeding may present as: Frequent ... Abnormal Bleeding - DIAGNOSIS ... Abnormal Bleeding - TREATMENT ... Abnormal Bleeding - FOLLOW UP ... Abnormal Bleeding - bibliography ... Abnormal Bleeding - CODES ... Abnormal Bleeding - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »
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Blood (organ): The blood contains fluid (plasma) with numerous cells. There are red blood cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to body cells. White blood cells include many involved in the immune system, such as T-cells and B-cells. Platelets are blood cells involved in clotting.
Blood (organ): Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, and carries waste materials away. Blood also carries hormones, which control body processes, and antibodies, to fight invading germs. The heart is the pump that keeps this transport system moving. Together, the blood, heart, and blood vessels form the circulatory system.
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