Bleeding

admitted for torrential vaginal bleeding 6 month after cesarean section. She had a history of postpartum hemorrhage and fever, 48 hours post cesarean of a fetal macrosomia. Also she has a history of curettage. At day 42 postpartum, 2 hours earlier her admission, she had a massive vaginal bleeding, dizziness and syncope. She was clinically stable. On gynecological examination, the vulva was bloody, blood clots within the vagina, cervix smooth and closed no active bleeding and the uterus such as…

the males died of prolonged bleeding from minor injuries. In 1803, Dr. John Conrad Otto, a physician in Philadelphia wrote about how certain families had bleeding problems. Dr. Otto also acknowledged how the disease was hereditary and more common in males. “Hemophilia” was first coined in a description of the disease by Hopff at the University of Zurich in 1828 ("The History of…

because there is no septae limiting the blood flow. However, after a period of time, the amount of bleeding may cause increased pressure and cause symptoms similar to those seen with an epidural hematoma. Sometimes, the damage is due to a sheer injury, where there is no obvious bleeding in the brain, but instead the nerve fibers within the brain are stretched or torn. If there is any major bleeding such as a hematoma the brain itself may require neurosurgery to remove blood clots and relieve…

scientific diseases survive acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding much fewer well than more youthful, healthier sufferers, and have a higher risk of loss of life.( charatcharoenwitthaya et al.2011; hearnshaw et al.2011) sever upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage is distinct as hemorrhage that emanates proximal to the ligament of treitz, which differentiates it from lower gastrointestinal bleeding regarding the colon, and middle gastrointestinal bleeding involving the small gut distal to the…

medicines for synergistic effects for achieving blood pressure control. Conversely, patients taking cardiovascular drugs for a long period are at high risk for hypo-tension. Wang et al. (2015) report that bleeding is another potential risk for patient using low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). Moreover, bleeding is significantly associated with effect of drug. It reduces the ability of the blood to clot. By inhibiting clot formation by blocking the action of clotting factors or platelets in the…

Premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ultrasound and Fetal care unit*, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. ABSTRACT Objectives: To compare between the diagnostic accuracy of 3D sonohysterography and hysteroscopy in detection of intracavitary uterine abnormalities in premenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Patients & Methods: In this study fifty female patients complaining of abnormal uterine bleeding with their age ranged…

One in every five thousand males are born each year with a genetic condition called hemophilia. Hemophilia is a blood disorder that can cause severe bleeding both internally and externally due to having little to no clotting factor. In rare cases, hemophilia can occur in females or even be obtained. Hemophilia exists in two forms – hemophilia A and hemophilia B. Hemophilia A and B are caused by a defect in the genes F8 and F9, respectively. The F8 gene is responsible for making a specific…

best used to limit severe external bleeding on limbs. Before you apply a tourniquet, you should attempt to control open bleeding by applying direct pressure to the bleeding site until it stops. If it doesn’t slow down within about 15 minutes, then it’s time to use a tourniquet. To properly apply a tourniquet, place it two to four inches away from the wound site, between the wound and the trunk of the body. Then, tighten it in a knot around the limb until the bleeding stops. Many first aid kits…

Chronic endometritis. Chronic endometritis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus. According to Kaunitz (2016), approximately 15% of women with chronic endometritis present with intermenstrual bleeding and postcoital bleeding. The diagnosis of chronic endometritis is made clinically based upon symptoms and can be confirmed with an endometrial sample. A patient with this condition often present with vague lower pelvic pain and cervical motion tenderness. However…

treatment are bleeding, infection and retained dressing. Novak, Khan & Palmer (2017) conveyed that retention of dressing is a complication related to the adherence of the foam or gauze to the wound. When removing the dressing, the midlevel practitioner or physician must inspect that the sponge or gauze is intact when removed. Early detection is paramount to avoid further complications and need for surgical intervention. The three most life-threatening complications are bleeding, infection…