Other causes of bleeding symptoms. Other causes of bleeding symptoms include: Acute bronchitis. Blood-thinning medications. Brain trauma. Hemophilia (rare hereditary disorder in which blood does not clot normally). Hemorrhagic fever (viral infection). Injury. Leukemia (cancer of the blood or bone marrow). Liver disease.
Yes, it should be safe to travel by airplane with an ankle fracture however, if possible it might be sensible to have a companion travel with you to help with luggage. The standard test is called PAD-Pain, Abnormal mobility and Deformity. In fact, with an ankle it can be very difficult to know unless it's obviously bent in the wrong â¦ direction. Best thing to do if you suspect a fracture is to go to your closest A&E hospital (ED/ER depending on where you live).
This is a dangerous injury that requires emergency medical treatment. If not treated promptly, flail chest can lead to a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or blood around the heart (cardiac tamponade). Flail chest and rib fractures, in general, are more common in elderly patients than in younger patients. Be very aware when assessing older patients that have fallen or potentially injured their rib cages. Treating a Flail Chest. Stay Safe. If you are not the patient, practice universal precautions and wear personal protective equipment if available.