How can I tell if internal bleeding has occurred after an injury?
Internal bleeding may occur in the chest, abdomen, or skull, following a fall, blow, crash, or injury from a stab or bullet. It can also happen in. certain chest or abdominal illnesses. The bleeding may remain unseen, or blood may escape from the body sometime after the injury. Symptoms of internal bleeding may include shock, dizziness, loss of consciousness, pallor, rapid breathing, severe pain or swelling, and anxiety. If you suspect internal bleeding, do not move the patient. Keep him lying down, warmly covered, with his head low, and send for urgent medical help.
