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Pathology

Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage means active or recent bleeding, either inside the body or into tissues or organs.

About this explanation

This entry explains common radiology language and when imaging may help. It cannot tell you what is happening in your specific case. Your official report, history, examination, and treating care team determine what the finding means for you.

When it may be urgent

Hemorrhage can be a medical emergency, especially if there is collapse, major pain, fast swelling, vomiting blood, black stool, or sudden weakness or confusion.

Common symptoms

Symptoms depend on where the bleeding is but may include pain, swelling, dizziness, weakness, vomiting blood, black stool, coughing blood, or sudden neurological symptoms.

When imaging helps

Imaging helps locate where the bleeding is coming from, estimate how much blood is present, and guide urgent procedures or surgery if needed.

Why radiology matters

CT, ultrasound, MRI, or angiography may be used depending on the site and urgency to show where the bleeding is and how much there is.

Usual management direction

Management can range from observation to transfusion, embolization, surgery, or emergency stabilization depending on severity and cause.

What can I do about Hemorrhage?

This entry explains the finding. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.

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