The Rare Condition Hematidrosis

It is possible to literally sweat blood through a rare condition called hematidrosis. Under extreme emotional or physical stress, tiny blood vessels around sweat glands can rupture, allowing blood to mix with sweat and seep out, often from the face or skin. The episodes usually stop on their own and are not life-threatening, but the condition remains extremely rare and not fully understood.

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