Internal Bleeding into Your Muscles or Joints is Usually Accompanied by the Following Symptoms
- Joint pain and discomfort
- Swelling in the affected joint
- Reduced range
In severe cases, internal bleeding may be accompanied by shock. Studies show that shock mostly occurs when internal bleeding takes place in areas where a large quantity of blood can be lost, such as your chest, thigh, or abdomen. Shock may also occur if the heart is unable to supply enough blood to the body.
People who experience shock may develop the following symptoms:
- Low blood pressure [4]
- Fast and irregular heart rate
- Sweaty skin
- Sluggishness, lethargy, stupor, or sleepiness
- Body weakness
Your doctor may look for other preexisting conditions to know if you are losing blood in other parts of your body. For example, anemia is a condition that occurs due to insufficient red blood cells or presence of dysfunctional red blood cells and it is known to cause chronic and slow internal bleeding. It can also lead to fatigue, shortness of breath, and weakness.
Internal bleeding can also be accompanied by low blood pressure due to constant blood loss. This is clinically referred to as orthostatic hypotension. It is often accompanied by symptoms like light-headed or dizziness anytime you stand.