Fact 8: Unusual Bleeding or Bruising: The Subtle Symptoms of MODS
Rarely do we link unexpected bruises or unusual bleeding to something as serious as MODS. Yet, these seemingly unrelated occurrences can be an indication that the body’s clotting system isn’t functioning correctly. It’s a critical symptom that’s easily overlooked but has essential implications in the context of MODS.
Picture this: you wake up to find a new bruise, even though you don’t remember bumping into anything. Or you notice that a small cut continues to bleed, taking an unusually long time to clot. While it might seem easy to dismiss, these symptoms could signal that your body’s clotting system, a vital function predominantly managed by the liver, isn’t operating as it should.
Bleeding or bruising can present differently in different individuals. Some might find that their gums bleed easily when brushing teeth, or they might develop large, unexplained bruises. These unusual incidents can interrupt daily life and cause worry, leading to unwarranted stress and anxiety.
What makes these symptoms especially concerning in the context of MODS is that they could indicate a compromised liver, an organ that plays a significant role in producing clotting factors. If the liver is failing, it cannot manufacture enough clotting factors, leading to prolonged bleeding and easy bruising.(8)
