Diagnostic dilemma: Doctors couldn't explain why a boy was bleeding from his eyes, ears and nose
An 11-year-old boy in India experienced unexplained bleeding from his eyes, ears, and nose during stressful situations. After extensive medical evaluations, doctors found no physical cause for the symptoms and concluded they were related to stress-associated hematohidrosis. This rare condition results in the secretion of blood through natural body openings, often triggered by psychological stressors.
- ▪The boy's bleeding episodes occurred without pain and typically stopped on their own.
- ▪Doctors found no injuries or structural abnormalities to explain the bleeding.
- ▪The diagnosis of stress-associated hematohidrosis was made after ruling out other medical causes.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
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Health Diagnostic dilemma: Doctors couldn't explain why a boy was bleeding from his eyes, ears and nose A case of a boy who bled from his eyes eventually led doctors to a diagnosis that has been reported fewer than 50 times in the medical literature. By Anirban Mukhopadhyay published 3 June 2026 in Features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A young boy appeared to bleed from his eyes, nose and ears when stressed.
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