Some people online claimed "internal bleeding" was a medical term for a bruise. Here are the facts.

In emergency rooms, trauma centers, and across the medical field, one of the constant enemies for nurses, doctors, and ...

On modern battlefields and city streets alike, the difference between life and death after a major injury is often measured in seconds. Now researchers say a new sprayable powder can halt catastrophic ...

So you just had a nice romp in the sack, and now, you're dutifully peeing to avoid a UTI. (Great job, by the way.) But as you're wiping, you see blood. What does that mean? Before you panic and text ...

It’s typical to experience bleeding after a hysterectomy. But that doesn’t mean that all bleeding is normal. Most people experience bleeding immediately following the procedure and for several weeks ...

Breakthrough bleeding is unscheduled or unexpected bleeding that commonly occurs as the body adjusts to hormonal birth control methods, especially within the first few months of use. Missing birth ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Key Takeaways Bleeding between periods can be caused by stress, poor nutrition, or ...

When I was five months pregnant with my second child, I woke up to warm fluid leaking beneath me in the middle of the night. Bleeding during pregnancy can be understandably scary, and I feared the ...

Up to 9% of women experience bleeding after at some point in their life, found a 2023 Canadian Medical Association Journal report. For postmenopausal women, that number can rise to up to 63%, found ...

Bleeding following anal sex can occur due to anal fissures, hemorrhoids, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and more. Washing well, analgesic creams, and other treatments may help. Heavier anal ...