Later, the person may start holding the limb in a bent position to ease the pain. If untreated, bleeding will continue until the joint feels hot and tense and the person is in pain. Other benefits are reduced pain and joint damage. This will help you and the team of hemophilia professionals recognize chronic joint problems. Keeping track of bleeding patterns can help the treatment team plan a program to prevent joint damage or other problems later in life.
Blood mixed with saliva makes the bleeding look worse than it actually is.
Usually these are minor as long as the area under the tongue is not swollen, cut, or bruised. Cuts on the lips, tongue, or inside of the cheek require treatment and observation. Encourage a child to spit rather than swallow blood to avoid an upset stomach. Bleeding in the mouth as a result of teething in a child usually stops by itself. However, check a baby's mouth frequently to make sure a small blood clot is not growing larger.