Symptoms And Complications Of Hemoperitoneum

Cold And Clammy Skin

Cold and clammy skin is a symptom of hemoperitoneum because of blood loss. Since blood is collecting in the abdomen, it cannot be pumped back to the body's extremities like the legs and arms. The result is these appendages start to feel cool. Fingers and toes may even begin to take on a bluish color due to lack of oxygen circulation. Clamminess or stickiness is the result of excessive sweating. This happens in hemoperitoneum because there is less oxygen circulating through the body with less blood flow. It can also happen when individuals begin to go into shock.