Diseases

Venous Hemorrhage

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Hemorrhage from a vein, characterized by steady, profusebleeding of rather dark blood.

SYMPTOMS

Venous bleeding is more severe than capillary bleeding, but is not under pressure like arterial bleeding. It is characterized by oozing or running of dark colored blood. You should first apply direct pressure with a bandage for 1-2 minutes. Do not lift the bandage to check for clotting.

CAUSES

Poor drainage of the vein of galen and the straight sinus can cause an arterialvenous block, resulting in bilateral thalamic infarction. Similarly, poor drainage can result in increased pressure in the veins of the ventricular surface, causing the rupture of the small blood vessels which lead to ivh