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Hemorrhagic Shock : Risk Factors

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Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus.The amount of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life threatening.Bleeding may...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 28, 2009
GI bleeding studies uses radioactive materials in the investigation of bleeding from the gastrointestinal(GI) tract. These studies go under various names such as"GI bleeding scans" or"Tagged red blood cell scans."
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly if they are also taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Source:StayWell
Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body(internally) or outside the body(externally).
Source:ADAM
Date:January 15, 2009
Detailed information on bleeding/clotting disorders, including hemophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and thrombosis
Source:StayWell
Call 911 if you can't stop the bleeding or the victim shows signs of shock.External bleeding occurs when the body's protective skin is broken. In severe cases, blood loss may place the victim's life in danger. Direct pressure and elevation usually stop bleeding, even the rush of blood from an artery.
Source:StayWell
Chemotherapy can make your blood less able to clot. This happens because the treatment reduces the number of platelets (clotting agents) in your blood. As a result, your risk of bruising and bleeding increases. To help prevent problem bleeding, use the tips on this handout.
Source:StayWell
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