Bleeding Secondary

First described in 1957, secondary bleeding is one of the most common complications after surgery. Despite the widespread prevalence of the disease, the exact cause of its occurrence has not yet been established - it is not completely clear. The main purpose of this article is to introduce you to the symptoms of secondary bleeding, the reasons for its development and methods of diagnosis and treatment.

How does secondary bleeding manifest? How does bleeding begin after surgery? Bleeding can begin at any minute after the patient is transferred from the operating room to the ward. Main signs: * the person turns pale; * he feels drowsy; * loses consciousness; * his blood pressure drops; * cold sweat appears on the skin. If you or someone you love notices one or more of these symptoms, you should seek medical help immediately. Depending on the location, blood may enter the abdominal cavity or pleural cavity. This threatens the development of conditions such as pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade, shock or mediastinitis - inflammation of the fatty tissue located around the internal organs. Causes According to statistics, the likelihood of secondary bleeding may occur under the following circumstances: * The patient uses an anesthetic in the suture area more than five times after surgery. Its formation can cause pain and inflammation, which sometimes lead to bleeding. The surgeon may notice dark streaks of blood in the area of ​​the sutures and wounds after the next administration of the analgesic. If the patient frequently uses such products, this will speed up the wound healing process.