Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Key Takeaways Blood clotting disorders can be inherited or acquired and lead to either excessive bleeding or too much clotting. Hypercoagulable disorders can ...

Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first emergency ...

Uncontrolled bleeding represents one of the most alarming medical situations people encounter. While minor cuts and scrapes typically stop bleeding within minutes, persistent bleeding despite proper ...

Women are ignoring a potential key symptom of cancer by not getting unexpected vaginal bleeding checked out by a doctor, a charity has warned. New research from The Eve Appeal, Always, Always Discreet ...

Most people experience light bleeding for several weeks after a hysterectomy. This type of bleeding is normal and is not usually a cause for concern. However, some types of bleeding after a ...

Bleeding between periods, also known as intermenstrual bleeding, may be caused by hormonal imbalances, pregnancy, infection, certain uterine conditions, and more. Any type of bleeding outside of your ...

Retinal hemorrhage is the medical term for bleeding in the retina. There are various types of retinal hemorrhages, including vitreous, intraretinal, and subretinal bleeds. The retina is a layer of ...

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder that is passed down from parent to child and affects both men and women. People with VWD do not make enough protein — known as the von ...

Among most ischemic (clot-caused) stroke survivors including those taking anticoagulant medications, use of antidepressants in the SSRI or SNRI class did not increase the risk of hemorrhagic (bleeds) ...

There's yet another reason to quit smoking: It increases the risk of deadly bleeding strokes, a new study warns. Researchers focused on a type of stroke called subarachnoid hemorrhage, or SAH, which ...