Retinal hemorrhage
Bleeding located within the retina. Retinal hemorrhages range from the smallest dot and blot hemorrhage to massive sub-hyaloid hemorrhage.
Also called: Retinal bleeding, Retinal haemorrhage, Retinal haemorrhages, Retinal hemorrhages.
Conditions associated with retinal hemorrhage
The following conditions have been associated with retinal hemorrhage in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Cockayne syndrome
Cockayne syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 3
Cockayne syndrome type 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Multifocal lymphangioendotheliomatosis-thrombocytopenia syndrome
Multifocal lymphangioendotheliomatosis-thrombocytopenia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated...
Myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts
Myelodysplastic neoplasm with increased blasts is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Rift valley fever
Rift valley fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Trichinellosis
Trichinellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Vasculopathy, retinal, with cerebral leukodystrophy
Vasculopathy, retinal, with cerebral leukodystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
brain small vessel disease 1 with or without ocular anomalies
Any porencephaly in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the COL4A1 gene....
granulomatosis with polyangiitis
A small-vessel necrotizing vasculitis characterized by the association of inflammation of the vessel wall and ...
neurodevelopmental disorder with intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, and spasticity
A neurodevelopmental disorder caused by mutation in ESAM gene. It is characterized by prenatal or neonatal ons...
Tests providers may use to investigate retinal hemorrhage
When investigating retinal hemorrhage, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside retinal hemorrhage
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if retinal hemorrhage is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom retinal hemorrhage mean?
Retinal hemorrhage is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Bleeding located within the retina. Retinal hemorrhages range from the smallest dot and blot hemorrhage to massive sub-hyaloid hemorrhage.
Which conditions are associated with retinal hemorrhage?
Retinal hemorrhage has been reported in association with 14 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Cockayne syndrome, Cockayne syndrome type 3, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Generalized arterial calcification of infancy, Leptospirosis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about retinal hemorrhage?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.