…..falls and other injuries are common causes of internal bleeds. Illness, pregnancy and disease may also be factors leading to internal bleeding.
Internal bleeding may be difficult to identify initially. It makes the condition even more life-threatening.
Tomorrow we will look at the signs and symptoms and what to look for where internal bleeding may occur…..
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