Doctor, Doctor!?
Question:
Thanks,
Kas
Answers:
I had a friend who had this problem & it was because the veins in his nose were too close to the skin & very sensitive. He had minor surgery to cauterize the veins & it helped a lot. Good luck.
Other Answers:
maybe your nose is dry.. try to get some water in it every once in awhile
You were born with thin blood vessels in your nose.
Hold your head back when it happens and use a cold rag.
high blood pressure. quit picking your nose.
get a humidifier?
dont hold your head back. just pinch your nose really hard to close off the nostrils and hold it for 5 minutes. then blow your nose and you should be good to go.
talk to a doctor. a real doctor. you know at a hospital or clinic if you have allergies that could be a reason.
The lining inside your nose may be ruptured. A doctor can cauterize it using silver nitrate.
if you are picking your nose you are breaking blood vessels, but I doubt you are doing that.
I am guessing you have blood clots in your nose, which trigger nose bleeds. Next time you get a nose bleed that starts by itself, try blowing hard into a paper towel and see if a very dark purple clot comes out. If it does, you shouldnt have nose bleeds again for a while.
I know it sounds wrong or counter-intuitive, but if you dont beleive me then speak to a doctor. I had the same problem when i was younger.
Im not a DR,but I'm a nurse
Almost all nosebleeds are minor problems. They may look worse than they really are. Sometimes, however, they can develop into emergencies.
There are several causes of bleeding, including:
injury to the nose, such as a punch, car accident, or being hit with an object
nose picking or putting other objects in the nose
dry air, often caused by indoor heat
a violent sneeze or blowing the nose
drug abuse, such as cocaine or glue sniffing
colds, allergies or sinus infections
small growths in the nose called polyps *
medications that interfere with clotting or blood disorders
high blood pressure
certain cancers and
unknown cause
Bleeding from the front of the nose is usually not serious. The blood is bright red. It can be scary but try to keep the person calm. You can usually stop the bleeding yourself. Sit down and lean slightly forward. Keep the head above the level of the heart so blood drains out of the nose instead of going down the throat. Gently blow out any collected blood. Using the thumb and index finger, squeeze the nostrils together for 5 full minutes according to a clock. Apply pressure on the soft, movable part of the nose, just below the bony part. If it still continues to bleed, hold it again for another 5 full minutes. Once the bleeding stops you can put a cold compress over the bridge of your nose for 10 to15 minutes. Avoid nose picking, bending, lifting, sneezing, and nose blowing that may make the bleeding start again.
If bleeding does not stop after 2 attempts of 5 full minutes each, see your healthcare provider right away or go to an emergency department or urgent care center. The bleeding may be from an area high and deep within the nose that will not be stopped with external pressure. See your provider if you have 3 or more nosebleeds in a week.
To help prevent nosebleeds, keep the lining of your nose moist. Gently apply a light coating of petroleum jelly inside your nose or use a normal saline spray twice a day. During the winter or in dry climates, use a humidifier at night in the bedroom. Do not smoke. Smoking dries out the nose and irritates the lining. It also helps to keep your nose open when you sneeze.
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