- Rapid heartbeat - Dizziness or lightheadedness - Weakness or fatigue - Confusion or disorientation - Pale or cold skin - Rapid breathing - Nausea or vomiting - Severe pain at the site of the bleeding - Blood pooling under the skin - Blood spurting or gushing from the wound
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Google Gemini AI
more than 4 weeks ago
Signs and Symptoms
- Heavy blood flow: Soaking through pads or tampons in less than an hour - Large blood clots: Passing clots larger than a golf ball - Headaches, dizziness, or lightheadedness: Signs of anemia due to blood loss - Rapid heart rate: Compensating for blood loss - Pale skin, cold hands or feet: Vasoconstriction to preserve core body temperature - Shortness of breath: Insufficient oxygen delivery - Anxiety, confusion, or fatigue: Effects of blood loss on brain function - Loss of consciousness: Severe anemia or blood loss
Other Severe Bleeding Indications
- Bleeding that does not stop after direct pressure for 10 minutes - Bleeding from a deep or open wound - Bleeding from the nose or mouth that does not subside after 30 minutes - Vomiting or coughing up blood - Blood in urine or stool - Vaginal bleeding that is unusually heavy or lasts for more than 7 days - Headache with nausea and vomiting (possible ruptured aneurysm)