As if having monthly menstrual bleeding wasn't enough, many women will also experience breakthrough bleeding at some point in their lives. Breakthrough bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs unexpectedly in between menstrual cycles. Although...
According to Gicare.com, a colonoscopy is an exam conducted by a gastroenterologist so as to check for colon abnormalities such as colon tumors, colon polyps, ulcers, inflammation and areas of bleeding. A colonoscopy is also used to check for the...
Peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers may develop several complications, with bleeding being one of them and perhaps the most frequent complication. According to Sabiston Textbook...
Ovulation bleeding can be a surprising and startling event. Although it resembles a "second" period, it is due to shifting levels of hormones in woman's body. This bleeding does not actually occur during ovulation but instead happens just before...
A bleeding stroke, is uncontrolled bleeding from a burst blood vessel within or around the brain, according to the Stanford School of Medicine. A bleeding stroke is also called a hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage or intracerebral...
Uterine fibroids are tumors made up of muscle tissue that grow in the uterus. Uterine fibroids can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, problems with urination, a feeling of pressure in the abdomen and pain during sex. These fibroids...
Abnormal bleeding can happen anywhere in the body. It can be due to a focal problem in one small part of the body, such as an ulcer eroding the wall of the stomach into a blood vessel. It may also be due to a problem with the blood itself, which...
Hemorrhoids, which are also referred to as piles, are swollen and inflamed veins that develop around the anus and lower part of the rectum. When the swollen veins develop cuts or tears, it can cause the rectum to bleed. According to...
Taking selenium supplements can affect your bleeding and clotting times. Selenium supplements can also have adverse reactions with a variety of medications, including blood thinners. Additionally, selenium can cause you to bleed more than normal...
Nosebleeds are a fairly common occurrence, but they can be worrisome. Although most nosebleeds do not indicate a serious problem, they can still be inconvenient. In some instances, nosebleeds, especially frequent ones, indicate a serious health...
Many women have breakthrough bleeding or an irregular cycle at some time in their life. Breakthrough bleeding occurs then a woman experiences spotting or irregular bleeding in between periods. This type of bleeding is most commonly a result of...
Turmeric is a plant used to make the popular Indian spice curry. According to Medline Plus, the turmeric root is commonly used for medicinal purposes. While turmeric usually is safe to use, you should consult your doctor before taking turmeric...
Bleeding from the rectum is always indicative of a medical problem--sometimes minor, sometimes serious. The amount of blood is not a reliable indicator as to whether the condition is serious. Some rectal bleeding is invisible to the naked eye and...
Although it can be scary to see vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, it is more common than many women think. While bleeding during pregnancy can indicate a serious medical problem or complication with the pregnancy, this is not always the case....
Women, quite understandably, are generally nervous about bleeding during pregnancy. Unlike red bleeding, which indicates that blood is fresh, brown bleeding results from the flow of oxidized blood from the vagina. When blood comes in contact with...
Bleeding is not a common side effect of exercise, although people with certain medical conditions or who experience exercise-related injuries are more likely to experience it. Most of the time, light bleeding, such as from accidental injury,...
Many women bleed during the early weeks of pregnancy, and it is not uncommon for the unsuspecting pregnant woman to mistake this bleeding for a menstrual period. While most bleeding is normal, sometimes it can be a sign of a possible complication,...
Gastric ulcers can be a frustrating medical condition that can lead to severe abdominal pain. In some cases, the stomach ulceration can be bad enough that it begins to bleed, causing the condition to be termed a bleeding ulcer. Because most ulcers...
Few things in pregnancy cause as much fear as vaginal bleeding. Vaginal bleeding, while often serious, can also occur from causes that are not alarming or pregnancy-threatening. Vaginal bleeding should never be ignored, though. Your medical...
Noticing rectal bleeding after a workout might cause you to feel alarmed. However, most cases of rectal bleeding are not a medical emergency and often result from temporary conditions such as constipation or injuries to the skin around the anus....
Abnormal uterine, or vaginal, bleeding is any bleeding that women experience unrelated to normal menstruation. Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common reasons women see their physicians, according to the American Congress of...
Gastrointestinal, or GI bleeding, encompasses bleeding from anywhere along the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus. The GI tract is divided into the upper GI tract, including the mouth, esophagus, and stomach; and the lower GI tract, encompassing...
Bleeding that occurs between periods, is extremely heavy or lasts for more than a week at a time is abnormal, explains the Mayo Clinic. Although not all abnormal bleeding is dangerous, it sometimes indicates serious medical and gynecological...
Bromelain is the name given to enzymes extracted from the stems of pineapples and used as herbal medicine. Supporters of bromelain claim it provides many health benefits, including reducing blood-clotting, inflammation, allergies and arthritis...
Curcumin is a compound found in turmeric that is responsible for the bright yellow color of that spice. As a polyphenolic compound, curcumin has potent antioxidant properties and is used as a health supplement to treat several health conditions,...
Your blood has to flow through your veins and arteries, but compounds called clotting factors help you stop bleeding if you get a cut or other injury. If you don't have enough of these clotting factors, you have a bleeding disorder and can bleed...
Most ulcers are caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). A majority of ulcers heal when medically treated. However, some ulcers do not. Instead, they grow large enough to cause bleeding. Bleeding from peptic ulcers is the most...
Gastrointestinal, or GI, bleeding means bleeding that begins in the gastrointestinal tract. MedlinePlus states that the amount of gastrointestinal bleeding can be undetectable, however, in some cases it can be extensive and dangerous to the life...
Brain bleeding, also known as a hemorrhagic stroke, is caused by a burst blood vessel, according to The University of Maryland Medical Center. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center adds that the bleeding can occur inside the brain, between the...
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