Random Creepy Facts About Bleeding Out That Make Our Skin Crawl (10 items)

(#8) The Human Body Attempts To Save Itself

The human body begins to work overtime while it's bleeding out in an attempt to save itself. Adrenaline and noradrenaline levels rise, blood vessels constrict, and the heart speeds up but gives a "thready" pulse in order to send oxygen to the parts of the body that need it.

The body also begins producing more blood and fluids to make up for the lost volume.
(#1) Even A Tiny Cut Can Do Serious Damage

Surprisingly, even a small cut can do some serious damage under certain circumstances. In 2013, The Telegraph reported that an otherwise healthy man in Wales bled out after a broken wine glass cut him through a garbage bag. The shard made only a 1.5-inch cut, but that was enough to sever an artery above his knee.

If someone has a bleeding disorder like hemophilia, even something like a cut on the finger can become a major problem.
(#10) Survival Is Possible With The Right Medical Treatment

While the chances of surviving exsanguination may seem slim, recovery is possible with proper medical treatment. Even without a blood transfusion, the human body is able to create new blood to compensate for what's been lost in a relatively short amount of time.

In fact, the human body can replace much of the missing volume within a day, the liver can regain its protein in a matter of days, and red blood cell counts can be replenished in weeks.
(#2) A Person Can Bleed Out Without Seeing A Drop Of Blood

Internal bleeding can often be difficult to detect and may show up only as discoloration or swelling, if it shows up at all. However, internal bleeding can be extremely serious, especially from major arteries. Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, and difficulty breathing - which all can be mistaken for other ailments.

This was the case for Ivan Massow, who almost perished after a massive internal hemorrhage was mistaken for a case of food poisoning.
(#6) The Kidneys May Start To Fail

When a person loses blood, all parts of the body have to work harder in order to compensate. The kidneys are among the vital organs that do this.

First, the kidneys attempt to retain more water in an effort to continue functioning normally; however, if bleeding continues for a long period of time, a person may almost stop urinating, their blood pressure may drop, and their kidneys will begin to fail.
(#7) Bleeding Out Drastically Changes A Person's Appearance

Even if a person is bleeding internally and doesn't know it, the body displays key visible signs that it's in distress.

Visible effects of internal bleeding can include pale skin and sweating, and in some instances, a person's hair will stand on end.