Apixaban and rivaroxaban are the oral anticoagulants most frequently used to treat acute venous thromboembolism. However, uncertainty remains about the difference in bleeding risk between the two ...

Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, anemia, leukemias, or a low platelet count can cause bruising. A person should contact a doctor if they are concerned about their bruising. Bruising is one of the ...

Doctors use blood patch procedures to treat spinal headaches, rare events that may happen after epidurals or other medical procedures involving the spine. In a blood patch your own blood is injected ...

Blood clots can happen to anyone. The likelihood that a blood clot will develop increases if you’ve had an injury to a vein, have reduced blood flow due to limited movement, have had recent major ...

Anemia from a sudden large volume of blood loss can cause serious health issues, including a heart attack or kidney failure. You may need oxygen or blood transfusions and treatment for any underlying ...