Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have bruises or blood spots under the skin and other signs of abnormal bleeding?
See significance of bruises or blood spots under the skin and abnormal bleeding if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a nosebleed in the past 12 hours?
Yes Have you had abnormal vaginal bleeding in the past 12 hours?
Yes Have you had rectal bleeding in the past 12 hours?
Yes Have you had blood in your urine in the past 12 hours?
Yes Have your gums bled easily in the past 12 hours?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a nosebleed in the past few days?
Yes Have you had abnormal vaginal bleeding in the past few days?
Yes Have you had rectal bleeding in the past few days?
Yes Have you had blood in your urine in the past few days?
Yes Have your gums bled easily in the past few days?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: May 8, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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