Patient Comments: Internal Bleeding: Cause of Bleeding - ExperienceQuestion:What was the cause of your internal bleeding?
Comment from: lady119a, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: November 03
In 2003 I had internal bleeding had 3 transfusions and the bleeding stopped, in 2008 for the month of May the bleeding started again had 3 transfusions and the bleeding stopped, but in 2009 the bleeding came back and did not stop i had 52 bloods transfusions and over 10 scopes top and bottom had 2 bone marrow biopsy, took the camera pill it showed the bleeding was in the lower intestines had exploratory surgery but the surgeon did not see any bleeding there, but the gastrologist wanted him to cut off my small intestines but the surgeon said no, thank god he did not. I found another gastrologist and he told me everyone was doing the scopes when my blood count was under 10 he said in order for them to find the bleed my count has to be over 10, so I went and got 3 transfusions and he went in and found I had a busted blood vessel under the small intestine at the top. I want to thank god for finding me a doctor who cares about his patients and not trying to make money off my insurance.
Comment from: herniarepair, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: November 30
The night following corrective surgery for an umbilical hernia, I had severe pain in my abdomen. The pain was just under my ribcage, all the way down to my groin. It was worse when I moved or tried to take a breath. When I called my surgeon, he wanted to see me. The 30 minute ride was excruciating and I kept trying to cry because it hurt so badly, but it hurt so bad that I'd have to make myself stop. Upon examination, he sent me to the ER for a CT scan and lab work. Some of the blood from the surgery had spilled into my abdomen and was irritating my diaphragm (that's why it hurt to breath and move). It resolved on its own and I was sent home with pain meds to get through the pain. Related Medications: diaphragm
Comment from: bethj67, 65-74 Female (Caregiver)
Published: October 13
My mother has been in and out of the hospital for the past month for internal bleeding. The doctors have scoped her upper and lower gastrointestinal tract as well as giving her a pill to swallow that has a miniature camera in it. Still, to this day they cannot find the cause of bleeding and are stating that she will be lucky to see Christmas. There HAS to be something they are overlooking and there HAS to be something they can do for her.
Comment from: ronny, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: March 16
I was taking Plavix and aspirin when a CT scan showed a blood clot, bleeding and old bleed. The doctor took off Plavix. I spent 18 days in the hospital.
Comment from: Babygirl, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: October 07
I had pain in my back and leg which I thought was due to a preexisting condition, but my neighbor called an ambulance. I am under investigation for anemia, and I had what I thought was diarrhea on the Tuesday. I was told on Wednesday that I had lost 5 pints of blood. The cause was an ulcer. I had a 5-unit transfusion between Wednesday and Thursday last week and I am home now.
Comment from: Lil-maria-pie, 13-18 Female (Patient)
Published: October 07
I first got internal bleeding after I was involved in an attack. I got shot at the age of 15 and I was with my friends. My best friend died, and I got shot. I was hemorrhaging and now I'm recovering. I'm now 17, and it has taken so long for me to be able to walk. I still can't walk properly, and I have a scar. My internal bleeding recurs.
Comment from: diananicole, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: July 14
My internal bleeding was caused by an ovarian cyst that ruptured and took out a nearby blood vessel. The symptoms were subtle at first: sharp menstrual pains, but later it got difficult to breathe and I had a sharp pain running up my left shoulder blade. And of course, my blood pressure dropped significantly. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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Last week I was taken into the emergency room with major pain on the left side of my stomach. The pain would radiate down as well. Had a catscan done and found out I tore a muscle I my stomach and have a pocket of blood in my stomach. I was admitted into the hospital for the night. The pain has subsided, however, it still hurts a lot and have been very tired. I see the Dr again this Friday, however, thinking I should be seen sooner. When I was released from the hospital he had told me the swollenness and pain should go away within 4 to 5 days. It has now been 9 days.