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Bleeding, stopping with a tourniquet

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Bleeding

Alternative names:

blood loss; open injury bleeding

Symptoms:

Internal:

Abdominal pain
Swollen abdomen
Dizziness or lightheadedness after an injury
External bleeding through a natural opening
Signs of shock (see below)

External through a natural opening:

Blood in the stool (can appear black or bright red)
Blood in the urine
Vaginal bleeding (heavier than usual or for a prolonged time)
Blood in the vomit (looks bright red, or brown like coffee-grounds)

External:

Update Date: 10/08/99

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