Glossary for Bleeding under skin

Medical terms related to Bleeding under skin or mentioned in this section include:

• Accidental Eye Injury: The accidental injury to an eye
• Acquired amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia: A rare blood disorder characterized by a deficiency of blood platelets required for normal blood clotting. Autoimmune processes can be a cause of the acquired form of this condition.
• Allergic reaction: A hypersensitivity reaction produced by the body, which results in an exaggerated or inappropriate immune reaction to a particular substance.
• Altamira syndrome: A disease that occurs in Altamira (Brazil) and is caused by the black fly bite (Simulium). The pathological agent has not yet been determined.
• Amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia: A blood disorder involving a deficiency of blood platelets required for normal blood clotting. The disorder may be present at birth (congenital) or acquired (e.g. autoimmune disorders).
• Amyloidosis: A disease characterized by the accumulation of insoluble amyloid protein in tissues and organs which in turn affects the functioning of these tissues and organs.
• Aplastic anemia: A blood disorder where the bone marrow produces insufficient new blood cells.
• Autoimmune diseases: A group of disorders in which the primary cause is the an inflammatory reaction caused by the body's own immune system attacking tissues
• Autoimmune disorders - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that the development of autoimmune disorders during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
• Bernard-Soulier Syndrome: A congenital bleeding disorder marked by inability of platelets to coagulate or by insufficient platelets. The platelets that are present are often large.
• Bleeding disorders: Any disorder leading to bleeding or bruising.
• Bleeding symptoms: Any type of bleeding symptoms.
• Bleeding under the skin: A condition which is characterized by the loss of blood from blood vessels under ones skin
• Bone-Marrow failure syndromes: A disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough new blood cells.
• Brown snake poisoning: The Brown snake is a poisonous Australian snake. They are considered one of the most venomous snakes in the world and their bite can result in death without prompt medical attention. The snake venom contains toxins which affect the blood and nerve systems. Children tend to suffer more severe symptoms due to their smaller body size.
• Bruising: Bleeding under skin leading to discoloration.
• Clotting disorders: Disorder with excessive clotting
• Clotting symptoms: Symptoms affecting the blood's ability to clot
• Congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia: A rare birth disorder involving a deficiency of blood platelets required for normal blood clotting.
• Congenital aplastic anemia: A genetic disorder where the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells. Fanconi's anemia is an example of congenital aplastic anemia.
• Cushing's syndrome: Symptoms similar to those of Cushing's disease
• Cushing-like symptoms: Symptoms similar to those of Cushing's disease
• Cutis laxa: A connective tissue disorder which may be acquired or present at birth. It is characterized by slack or loose skin which may be thicker and darker than normal.
• DIC: DIC s a syndrome triggered by a number of medical conditions including malignancy, infection and liver disease, and results in consumption of clotting factors in the blood.
• EDS X: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• EDS10: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• Ecchymosis: A small haemorrhagic spot in the skin or mucous membrane.
• Ehlers danlos syndrome: An inherited disorder of the connective tissue causing it to become weak and fragile. Connective tissue is found in skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments and hence all of these may be affected by weakness
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dysfibronectinemic type: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: An inherited disorder of the connective tissue causing it to become weak and fragile. Connective tissue is found in skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments and hence all of these may be affected by weakness
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type X: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with Platelet Dysfunction from Fibronectin Abnormality: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, type 10: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• Endomyocardial fibrosis: Heart disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of the lining of one or both lower heart cavities. This results in constriction of the heart cavity and may involve the heart valves and other structures.
• Essential thrombocytopenia: A rare blood disorder characterized by an excessively low number of platelets in the blood which often results in hemorrhages.
• Ethylmalonic aciduria: A very rare inherited disorder characterized by neurological and vascular symptoms caused by an excessive buildup of ethylmalonic aciduria.
• Factor V Quebec: An inherited bleeding disorder reported in Quebec, Canada.
• Factor V deficiency: An inherited disorder where the deficiency of a blood component affects its ability to clot properly which can lead to bleeding problems. The severity of the disorder can vary from easy bruising to life-threatening hemorrhages.
• Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae).
• Gardner-Diamond syndrome: A rare inherited disorder characterized by bruises which form readily, tend to spread and are painful. Some cases are believed to have a psychological basis.
• Gray platelet syndrome: A rare inherited disease characterized by deficiency of alpha granule inside blood platelets which inhibits it's clotting ability.
• Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome: A rare condition characterized by a spreading congenital hemangioma (collection of abnormal blood vessels) usually on the skin as well as blood clotting problems.
• Hematoma: Local collection of clotted blood
• Hemolytic uremic syndrome: A rare condition characterized by acute kidney failure, hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia (reduced blood platelet count). The condition is often caused by upper respiratory infections or infectious diarrhea.
• Hemophilia: Blood disease usually genetic causing failure to clot.
• Hemorrhagic fever: A group of diseases caused by viruses which cause damage to blood vessels and result in hemorrhages and fever. The hemorrhaging does not always cause serious bleeding. The specific symptoms may vary depending on which particular virus is involved.
• Hemorrhagic rash: Skin rash caused by bleeding under the skin
• Henoch-Schönlein purpura: A common and often recurrent form of purpura mostly occurring in children. The condition is marked arthritis and weals and rashes on the skin on legs and buttocks by capillary bleeding into the skin.
• Hypersplenism: A condition which is characterized by the exaggeration of blood degrading function of the spleen
• Injury: Any damage inflicted in the body
• Letterer-Siwe disease: A rare usually fatal condition characterized by skin lesions, bleeding tendency, enlarged liver and spleen, enlarged lymph nodes and progressive anemia. The condition is caused by excessive proliferation of histiocytes.
• Leukemia: Cancer of the blood cells, usually white blood cells.
• Liver conditions: Any condition that affects the liver
• Liver symptoms: Symptoms affecting the liver
• MELAS: A mitochondrial disorder characterized by stroke-like episodes, headaches, vomiting and other neurological symptoms.
• May-Hegglin Anomaly: A rare inherited blood disorder involving abnormalities in some of the blood components (platelets and certain leukocytes). Some patients develop bleeding problems whereas other remain asymptomatic.
• May-Hegglin thrombocytopenia: A rare inherited blood disorder involving abnormalities in some of the blood components (platelets and certain leukocytes). Some patients develop bleeding problems whereas other remain asymptomatic.
• Meningococcal disease: Dangerous bacterial infection causing meningitis or bacteremia.
• Microscopic Polyangiitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation of microscopic blood or lymph vessels
• Owren Parahemophilia: An inherited disorder where the deficiency of a blood component affects its ability to clot properly which can lead to bleeding problems. The severity of the disorder can vary from easy bruising to life-threatening hemorrhages.
• Plague: Any epidemic disease with a high death rate.
• Purpura: Any of several bleeding disorders involving hemorrhaging into tissues.
• Quebec platelet disorder: An inherited bleeding disorder reported in Quebec, Canada.
• Rash: Rash of any type affecting the skin.
• Retinopathy - anaemia- CNS anomalies: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by disease of the eye retinas, anemia and central nervous system anomalies.
• Revesz Debuse syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by disease of the eye retinas, anemia and central nervous system anomalies.
• Scurvy: Severe disease from vitamin C deficiency
• Senile purpura: Bruising condition mostly in the elderly
• Skin Diseases, Viral: Any condition affecting the skin and caused by a virus. There is a range of viruses that can affect the skin in a number of ways – Epstein-Barr, Fifth disease, viral warts, shingles, measles and herpes.
• Skin problems: Any condition that affects the skin
• Skin spots: The occurrence of spots that are located on the skin
• Skin symptoms: Symptoms affecting the skin.
• Sudden infant death syndrome: The sudden death of an infant due to an unknown cause that occurs during sleep
• TORCH Syndrome: Infection of a fetus by any of a group of infectious agents which have been transmitted from the mother through the placenta. The infections include toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes virus, hepatitis and syphilis. The severity and nature of symptoms is determined by the type of infection.
• Thombocytopenia X-linked: A mild inherited form of thrombocytopenia which is a blood clotting disorder caused by a reduced number of normal blood platelets.
• Thrombasthenia: An inherited blood clotting disorder where abnormal blood platelet function causes results in excessive bleeding.
• Thrombocytopathy: A blood disorder where abnormal blood platelets affect blood coagulation.
• Thrombocytopathy - asplenia - miosis: A very rare syndrome characterized by a lack of spleen function, reduced blood platelets and contracted pupils.
• Thrombocytopenia: Decreased concentration of platelets in the blood.
• Thrombocytopenia - cerebellar hypoplasia - short stature: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by short stature, low blood platelets and abnormal brain development.
• Thrombocytopenia X-linked: A mild inherited form of thrombocytopenia which is a blood clotting disorder caused by a reduced number of normal blood platelets.
• Thrombocytopenic purpura, autoimmune: A rare blood disorder where a low number of platelets impairs the bloods ability to clot and results in bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes.
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, acquired: A rare blood condition where small blood clots form in blood vessels which reduces the number of blood platelets and results in kidney failure, neurological symptoms and anemia. The condition may be familial or acquired - symptoms tend to recur regularly in the familial form.
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, congenital: A rare blood condition where small blood clots form in blood vessels which reduces the number of blood platelets and results in kidney failure, neurological symptoms and anemia.
• Viral diseases: Any disease that is caused by a virus
• Viral hemorrhagic fever: A group of diseases caused by viruses which cause damage to blood vessels and result in hemorrhages and fever. The hemorrhaging does not always cause serious bleeding. The specific symptoms may vary depending on which particular virus is involved.
• Vitamin K deficiency: Deficiency of vitamin K
• Wegener's granulomatosis: A rare disease involving blood vessel inflammation which can affect the blood flow to various tissues and organs and hence cause damage. The respiratory system and the kidneys are the main systems affected.
• Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: An inherited immune system disorder that affects only males and is characterized by recurring infections, eczema and reduced level of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia).
• Yellow fever: A viral infection transmitted by mosquito bites which can damage various organs such as the liver, heart, kidney and digestive tract.

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