Is subcutaneous hemorrhage in elderly people ominous?

Elderly people are prone to hemorrhage and many people often ignore this symptom because they think the skin of the arteries is aging, or simply hemorrhoids are not worrying. However, this sign can warn older people of possible health problems, such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, vitamin C deficiency, thrombocytopenia ... Symptoms of subcutaneous hemorrhage in the elderly, if a normal pathological symptoms such as falls falling slightly not dangerous. Only after 3-5 days this symptom will disappear. However, it is very dangerous when it is a manifestation of blood disease. Initially subcutaneous haemorrhage, heavier hemorrhage will be in the nose, mouth, optic, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The most dangerous is cerebral hemorrhage, because it will leave many sequelae for patients such as hemiplegia, distorted mouth, vision disorders and language disorders. Therefore, when hemorrhage occurs in the elderly, the patient should immediately go to the hospital to determine the cause and effective treatment.