When most people think about bleeding, they imagine visible wounds and blood-stained bandages. However, internal bleeding poses a far more dangerous threat precisely because it often goes unnoticed ...

Internal bleeding occurs when there is bleeding inside the body, away from the surface. Get a mini first aid kit It can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt ...

Hematemesis is the medical term used to describe vomiting blood. The blood can be bright red, dark red, black, or dark brown, or resemble coffee grounds. It is caused by internal gastrointestinal (GI) ...

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, according to a 2021 study. While some foods or supplements can cause temporary ...

Doctors have warned against people over 60 taking a daily dose of aspirin. It has been traditionally taken each day to slash the risk of a heart attack or stroke. But a panel of top medics in the US ...

A Mallory-Weiss tear (also known as Mallory-Weiss syndrome) happens when part of your lower esophagus tears. The esophagus is an essential part of your digestive system. It’s made of tissue that forms ...

Caput medusae is the name for a cluster of swollen veins in your abdomen. The swelling usually appears around the belly button, and the veins branch out from a central point. They are typically ...

Hemophilia may lead to internal bleeding, particularly in joints and the brain, which could cause pain, swelling, and neurological symptoms. Preventive treatment with clotting factor concentrates and ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA — MIT engineers have designed a two-component system that can be injected into the body and help form blood clots at the sites of internal injury. These materials, which mimic the way ...