Unusual Bleeding or Bruising (8/13)

Unusual bleeding from any body part or easy bruising. This can include blood in urine or stool, coughing up blood, unusual vaginal bleeding, or nosebleeds. Excessive bruising or bleeding that doesn’t stop easily can be a sign of leukemia or other blood cancers. It may also indicate cancers of the digestive or urinary tracts.

Treatment:

• Comprehensive blood tests to check platelet counts and clotting factors
• Imaging studies or endoscopies to identify source of bleeding
• Blood transfusions if necessary
• Hemostatic agents like tranexamic acid for active bleeding
• Vitamin K supplements if deficiency is present
• Treating the underlying cancer (chemotherapy, targeted therapy)
• Iron supplementation if anemia develops