Internal Bleeding After an Accident Can be Deadly

When we think of bleeding, we think of blood that we can see. If someone is in an accident and there’s bleeding, we know there is what could possibly be a serious injury. But we can actually bleed inside also, and because that’s not something we can readily see, it can actually be even more dangerous.

Inside Our Bodies

When we cut ourselves, we bleed, and that can lead to the false belief that our bodies are just large bags of blood, and that blood just sits inside the open areas inside of our bodies. But that isn’t true; blood is contained to arteries and veins and circulatory system, and there isn’t really much inside of our bodies, in the spaces between our organs (which are tightly packed together).

The bleeding we experience or see on the outside comes from the damage done to the arteries and veins that run throughout our bodies, including under our skin, and lining our organs.

Those arteries and veins also line our internal organs. So, when there is trauma to our bodies as there is in an accident, those arteries and veins can be damaged or severed as well, and that can cause our internal organs to bleed.

A Slow But Dangerous Injury

But unlike an external bleed, where the blood has somewhere to go, inside of us, it does not. That creates serious pressure on the organs inside of our bodies—so much so, that it can damage internal organs, and they can even stop working, when the pressure becomes too great.

Additionally, whereas outside of our bodies we see blood and know we need immediate medical attention, bleeding inside is not visible to us. That means that, being unaware, you can easily allow even a minor bleed to continue bleeding, leading to complications and even death, if that bleeding isn’t stopped.

Even typical emergency room diagnostic tests may not pick up on smaller bleeds. Patients are often sent home, thinking everything is OK, without knowing that they are actually slowly but surely losing blood internally.

Signs of Internal Bleeding

There are signs to look for after an accident, which could tell you that you may be suffering from an internal bleed.

One obvious sign is very low blood pressure, which can also lead to fatigue and dizziness.

Victims may experience random bruises, even on parts of the body that didn’t experience any direct impact in the accident.

Many symptoms may even mimic those of a stroke, where the victim may have difficulty with balance, or difficulty moving their body or speaking clearly.

You should always be on the lookout for signs of internal bleeding, especially if you have experienced any type of blunt force trauma to any part of your body. And remember that your outer skin doesn’t have to break for you to suffer enough force to cause an internal bleed.

Did you suffer an internal bleed after an accident? Schedule a consultation today with our Tampa personal injury lawyers at Barbas, Nunez, Sanders, Butler & Hovsepian for help after any kind of accident.

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