About this topic
Hemarthrosis is the medical name for bleeding into a joint. A joint is the place where 2 bones meet. When you have bleeding in a joint, the area swells and causes pain. This problem can happen slowly over time or come on all of a sudden. ‚
What are the causes?
Hemarthrosis may be caused by many things like: ‚
- A bleeding problem such as hemophilia
- An accident
- Arthritis
- A tumor
- Problems with your nerves or blood vessels
- Taking drugs to prevent blood clotting
What can make this more likely to happen?
Taking a drug to thin your blood raises the chances you will have hemarthroses. ‚
What are the main signs?
Your joint may become red, swollen, and warm to the touch. You may have problems moving the joint and you may feel a burning pain. ‚
How does the doctor diagnose this health problem?
Your doctor will take your history and examine your joint. You may need to have: ‚
- Lab tests
- X-rays
- Ultrasounds
How does the doctor treat this health problem?
Your doctor may use a needle to remove some of the blood and fluid from the joint. Other treatments may include: ‚
What drugs may be needed?
The doctor may order drugs to: ‚
- Help with pain and swelling
- Prevent infection
Will surgery be needed?
If you have hemarthrosis in the same joint a few times, your doctor may recommend you have surgery to remove the lining of the joint. This may help to prevent more bleeding into your joint in the future. ‚
Last Reviewed Date
2015-08-12 ‚
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- Neuromuscular and Skeletal
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