Haemorrhage
Haemorrhage
Haemorrhage (pronounced: /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/), also spelled hemorrhage in American English, is a medical term referring to the excessive or profuse bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel, either internally or externally.
Etymology
The term "haemorrhage" originates from the Greek words "haima" (meaning "blood") and "rhegnynai" (meaning "to burst forth").
Types of Haemorrhage
There are several types of haemorrhage, including:
- Intracranial haemorrhage: This is when bleeding occurs within the skull.
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage: This is when bleeding occurs in the space between the brain and the surrounding membrane.
- Intracerebral haemorrhage: This is when bleeding occurs within the brain tissue itself.
- Postpartum haemorrhage: This is excessive bleeding following childbirth.
- Gastrointestinal haemorrhage: This is bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract.
Causes
Haemorrhage can be caused by a number of factors, including injury, disease, or a lack of clotting factors in the blood. Some common causes include:
- Trauma: Physical injury can rupture blood vessels and lead to haemorrhage.
- Coagulopathy: This is a condition where the blood's ability to clot is impaired, which can lead to excessive bleeding.
- Aneurysm: This is a bulge in a blood vessel caused by a weakness in the blood vessel wall. If an aneurysm bursts, it can cause a haemorrhage.
Treatment
Treatment for haemorrhage depends on the cause and location of the bleeding, but may include:
- Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be required to repair a ruptured blood vessel.
- Blood transfusion: If a lot of blood is lost, a blood transfusion may be necessary.
- Medication: Certain medications can help to stop bleeding or to promote clotting.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Haemorrhage
- Wikipedia's article - Haemorrhage
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