What can cause internal bleeding?

For example: Abdominal pain and/or swelling can be caused by Internal bleeding from trauma in the liver or spleen. These symptoms get worse as the bleeding continues. Light-headedness, dizziness, or fainting can result from any source of internal bleeding once enough blood is lost. read more

Swelling, tightness, and pain in the leg can result from internal bleeding in the thigh. Most often, this is caused by a fracture of the thighbone. Headache, seizures, and loss of consciousness could be the result of internal bleeding in the brain. read more

Internal bleeding in the brain may cause minimal damage or it may lead to stroke-like symptoms, coma, and death. Symptoms depend upon the location of the bleeding, the amount of bleeding, and whether the bleeding causes increased pressure within the skull, further affecting brain function. read more

For example, anemia is commonly associated with a slow and chronic internal bleeding. It can cause fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. Some people with internal bleeding also experience low blood pressure because of the constant blood loss. This is known as orthostatic hypotension. read more