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Bleeding occurs when, for any given circumstance, a person suffers a loss of blood (for injury, spontaneously). This loss can be internal, external or a natural orifice of the body.

First, internal bleeding occurs due to a rupture of a blood vessel within the body. External bleeding, on the other hand, are given when a ruptured blood vessels through the skin. The bleeding through body openings are manifested in various ways through the mouth, eyes, rectum, vagina, urethra, nose and ear.

If external bleeding, it is important to have knowledge in order to stop them. When it comes to internal bleeding, the only thing you can do is to consult a specialist quickly.

Here is a series of steps to efficiently stop severe bleeding:

* First, lie down flat to the person submitting the bleeding head a few inches lower than the rest of the body. Also, if possible, elevate the bleeding area of the body, such as a hand carry blood to the heart to allow blood flow reduction.

* To carefully clean the wound with sterile gauze. Total Pay attention not to act abruptly, but also correctly remove any residue.

* Press the wound with a gauze bandage or clean cloth. But it has one of these elements can use hands, previously washed with soap and water.

* Press until the bleeding stops. Once this happens, bandage the wound area with a bandage for compression.

If the bleeding continues, add more dressing or gauze on which have already been laid. If the bleeding still continues, it is important to see a doctor urgently.