PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Arterial Bleeding Because the blood pressure inside the arteries tends to be much higher than that in the veins, a major arterial rupture can result in some fairly obvious and dramatic bleeding.

Detailed explanation-2: -A: Varicose veins can bleed profusely due to the high pressure that results from vein disease. The best way to reduce the pressure (and therefore the rate of bleeding) is to elevate your leg to heart level. An easy way to accomplish this is to lie down on the floor.