Eleven-year-old boy bleeds from eyes, nose, and ears due to rare stress-induced disorder

An 11-year-old boy experienced bleeding from his eyes, nose, and ears due to a rare disorder called hematohidrosis. Doctors diagnosed the condition after ruling out other causes. Hematohidrosis involves bleeding through the skin, often triggered by extreme stress. The boy's episodes coincided with academic and peer pressure. Treatment with medication and therapy significantly reduced the bleeding.