Many women experience heavy periods from time to time. But when the flow is so heavy that it disrupts daily life, causes fatigue, or leads to anaemia, doctors call this menorrhagia—excessive menstrual bleeding. It is a common problem, but it should not be ignored, because in many cases it can be treated successfully. What Counts […]

A nosebleed can be a sudden and sometimes frightening event. For most people, it is a harmless problem that stops on its own. But in some cases, nosebleeds can be heavy, frequent, or linked to an underlying condition. Doctors call this epistaxis. Understanding why it happens, how to manage it, and when to seek help […]

Coughing up blood, even a small amount, can be very alarming. Doctors call this haemoptysis. The blood may appear as streaks in phlegm, or sometimes more heavily. While not every case is serious, blood in cough should never be ignored. It can be caused by simple infections, but also by more serious lung conditions. What […]

Finding blood in your urine can be a frightening experience. Sometimes the urine looks pink, red, or tea-colored. Other times, the blood is so small in amount that it is only picked up during a urine test. Whatever the case, blood in urine (doctors call it hematuria) should never be ignored. While many causes are […]

Finding blood in your stool can be worrying. Sometimes it looks bright red on toilet paper or in the bowl. Other times, it may make the stool appear dark or tarry. Doctors call this rectal bleeding. While it can be due to something minor, like piles (haemorrhoids), it may also be a sign of a […]