Hematidrosis is a medical complication characterized by the person appearing to sweat blood, or blood oozing from mucous membranes. It is associated with severe morbidity and impaired quality of life. This article outlines the causes and treatments options for this rare hematological condition. Hematidrosis, also known as hematohidrosis and hemidrosis, is an extremely rare clinical entity characterized by recurrent episodes of skin bleeding mixed with sweat.
Causative Factors Hematidrosis generally happens when a person feels intense fear or stress as it is a natural reaction to a perceived threat. The body usually releases chemicals, like adrenaline and cortisol, that prepare us either to fight or to flee danger. However, this response is usually temporary and doesn’t cause long-term health damage. But in rare instances, severe fear or stress and the associated response can trigger the…
