Haemorrhage: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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What is the main difference between internal and external haemorrhage?

  • The cause of the bleeding
  • The severity of the bleeding
  • The location of the bleeding (correct)
  • The symptoms of the bleeding

Which of the following is a cause of haemorrhage?

  • Trauma or injury (correct)
  • High blood pressure
  • Vitamin deficiency
  • Asthma

What is a common symptom of haemorrhage?

  • Pain or discomfort (correct)
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Fever

What is a treatment option for haemorrhage?

<p>Compression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of haemorrhage?

<p>Shock (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to replace lost blood in haemorrhage?

<p>Blood transfusions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Definition

  • Haemorrhage, also spelled hemorrhage, refers to bleeding or the escape of blood from the blood vessels.

Types of Haemorrhage

  • Internal Haemorrhage: bleeding that occurs within the body, such as in the abdomen or chest cavity.
  • External Haemorrhage: bleeding that occurs outside the body, such as from a cut or wound.

Causes of Haemorrhage

  • Trauma or injury
  • Surgery or medical procedures
  • Bleeding disorders (e.g. haemophilia)
  • Cancer and its treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation)
  • Medications (e.g. anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents)

Symptoms of Haemorrhage

  • Signs of bleeding (e.g. visible blood, bruising)
  • Pain or discomfort
  • Weakness or fatigue
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Low blood pressure

Treatment of Haemorrhage

  • Compression: applying pressure to the bleeding site to stop the bleeding
  • Elevation: elevating the affected limb above heart level to reduce bleeding
  • Tourniquet: using a tourniquet to constrict the blood flow to the affected area
  • Surgery: surgical intervention to repair or remove the bleeding source
  • Blood transfusions: replacing lost blood with donated blood

Complications of Haemorrhage

  • Shock: inadequate blood flow to organs and tissues
  • Organ failure: failure of organs due to inadequate blood flow
  • Death: if haemorrhage is severe and untreated

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