Health Tip: Recognizing a Bleeding Disorder

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(HealthDay News) — A bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia, makes it difficult for a person to stop bleeding.

How do you know if you have one? The womenshealth.gov Web site mentions these possible symptoms of a bleeding disorder:

  • Having very heavy bleeding during menstruation.
  • Developing a big bruise from a minor injury.
  • Bleeding excessively or for a long time.
  • Having difficulty stopping a nosebleed.
  • Being anemic.