Nosebleed and abnormal bruising or bleeding on your body
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Nosebleed and abnormal bruising or bleeding on your body
When you have a nosebleed, it is important to determine if you have other symptoms of a health problem, such as other bleeding or abnormal bruising. Other symptoms of a more serious health condition include:
- An increase in the number and severity of bruises.
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as more frequent or heavier menstrual periods.
- Blood in the stool or blood leaking from the rectum.
- Bloody or pink urine that is not related either to menstrual blood in the urine or to dietary factors.
- Bleeding gums.
Nonprescription and prescription medications may also cause abnormal bruising or bleeding. If you have noticed abnormal bleeding after starting a new medication, call your health professional to discuss your symptoms. Be sure that your doctor has a complete list of all the medications you are taking. This list should include any including vitamins or herbal supplements.
Credits
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Last Updated | April 20, 2007 |
| Last updated: | April 20, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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