What causes retinal hemorrhage? Medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anemia, or leukemia Eye problems, such as macular degeneration, or a bulging of the blood vessels in the retina Head trauma caused by car accidents, or child abuse ...
The major concern about an AVM is that it may result in uncontrolled hemorrhage. Less than four percent of people show hemorrhage, and it may be serious, sometimes life-threatening. Only one percent of AVMs may turn out to be a direct cause of death. What happens when an arteriovenous mal...
When blood vessels leak or discharge blood, this is called a hemorrhage. A Roth spot is a type of hemorrhage that occurs in theretina— the eye structure that absorbs light and allows us to see. Roth spots are identified by their white center and can be a sign of an underlying illness....
Severe, rapid bleeding from a wound that may be life-threatening is called hemorrhage. Severe, rapid sanguineous drainage is called hemorrhagic drainage. Hemorrhagic drainage is seen when deeper tissues under the skin are injured or when an artery or vein is cut. When an artery is cut, blood ...
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is most often caused by a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, a weakened area in a cerebral artery that becomes enlarged. Other possible causes include other blood vessel disorders, head injury, cocaine abuse, sickle cell anemia, and blood clotting disorders or anticoagulant medication....
(when the placenta grows into the uterine wall) can be another cause. Postpartum hemorrhage in the first 24 hours occurs in only about 4 to 6 percent of pregnancies, but if you experience it your healthcare provider will discuss your treatment options. Contact your healthcare provider if you...
Hemorrhage (bleeding within the brain) Bacterial or viralmeningitis(an infection or inflammation of the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord) Pseudotumor cerebri (increased intracranial pressure) Hydrocephalus (abnormal buildup of fluid in the brain) ...
What causes Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Myasthenia gravis, and Aphasia?Disease:The disease represents the condition in which a foreign particle interferes with the normal structure and function of all parts of the body. The...
Eyes that are sunken or not in the normal position, or swollen eyelidsHow is a facial fracture diagnosed?Tell your healthcare provider about your injury. Your eyesight, pupils, and eye movements will be checked. Your provider may use a device to look inside your eye. He or she will also...
:Fontanels (soft spots on the head) are open portions of the cranium that are only covered by skin and soft tissue. They can be found in both the front and posterior parts of the scalp. If these areas are bulging, it could be a warning sign of meningitisor an intracranial hemorrhage....