Your body's circulatory system is a wondrous thing. It's made up of blood vessels that carry blood to and from your heart and also pumps blood to your lungs so you can breathe. It helps grow and ...

A vaginal hematoma is a collection of blood that pools in the soft tissues of the vagina or vulva, which is the outer part of the vagina. It happens when nearby blood vessels break, usually due to an ...

You may develop hematomas that range from minor to life-threatening, depending on their size and location. A doctor may ...

A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood on your brain’s surface under the skull. This type of bleeding usually happens after a head injury and can be either acute or chronic. Subdural hematomas ...

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Hematomas can range from minor to life-threatening based on their size and location.

A hematoma is similar to a bruise, but the damage that causes it occurs in larger blood vessels. It can lead to swelling, discoloration, and warmth, and may require medical treatment. While many ...

A perianal hematoma is a collection of blood that has leaked from a burst blood vessel around the anus. They appear as a bruised-looking bump near the anus, and can be uncomfortable or painful. People ...