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What is a Nosebleed (Epistaxis)?
A nosebleed (Epistaxis) occurs when blood is lost from the tissue inside your nose. It can happen in one or both nostrils, but it usually happens in just one.
If your nose is bleeding, you might also feel these symptoms:
How to prevent Nosebleeds?
Here are the reasons for the bleeding nose and a few tips to prevent nose bleeds.
Nosebleeds occur for many reasons and indicate a serious medical condition.
- But they are more common during summer. The hot and dry air can rupture the tiny blood vessels in the nose, resulting in nosebleeds and panic.
- Stay inside when it's hot. If you have to go out, wear a hat and cover your nose with a cloth to avoid breathing hot air.
- Use air conditioners or coolers to keep the air moist and stop your nose from getting dry.
- If your nose is blocked from a cold, don't blow it too hard.
- Don't drink alcohol, smoke, or have hot drinks because they can make your nose bleed more.
- After a nosebleed, let the blood clot inside your nose. Use a wet paper towel to clean it gently.
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Get A Second OpinionFirst Aid for Nose Bleeding
When one of the veins in the nose's covering ruptures, it causes a nosebleed.
- Contamination
- Injury
- Hypersensitivity response
- Nose picking
Here are some first-aid treatments that assist in stopping Nose Bleeding:
- Sit forward when you're sitting up. It helps slow down nosebleeds. Leaning forward also stops you from swallowing blood, which can upset your stomach.
- Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and finger to squeeze your nostrils shut. Breathe in through your mouth. Keep pinching for 10 to 15 minutes. This helps stop the bleeding.
- If it keeps bleeding after 10 to 15 minutes, keep pinching for another 10 to 15 minutes. Look away from your nose. If it still bleeds, get help from a doctor.
- Don't pick or wipe your nose, and don't bend down for a few hours after the bleeding stops to prevent it from starting again. Keep your head higher than your heart. You can also put petroleum jelly inside your nose with a cotton swab or your finger.
- If your nose starts bleeding again, blow your nose hard to get rid of the blood clots. Then, use a nasal spray with oxymetazoline (like Afrin) on both sides of your nose. Pinch your nose again like before and see your doctor.
Seek Immediate medical help If:
- Bleeding from the nose that does not stop after 30 minutes.
- Bleeding from the front of your nose that is really heavy.
- Bleeding is accompanied by other symptoms such as extremely high blood pressure, dizziness, chest pain, or a rapid heart rate.
- Bleeding that occurs three to four times each week or more than once a month.
7 Steps to Stop a Bleeding Nose
S.no. | Steps to Stop a Bleeding | Description |
---|---|---|
1. | Keep calm | Bleeding noses can be scary, but they are rarely dangerous. |
2. | Lean Forward | If there is blood in your mouth, spit it out; do not swallow it. |
3. | Stay Upright | Avoid lying flat or leaning your head back. You may choke on blood as a result of this. Blood in the stomach might make you feel nauseous and make you puke. |
4. | Skip foreign objects | Tissues or other household products, such as tampons, should not be used to stuff the nose. This may aggravate the bleeding. |
5. | Use a pinch | Pinch the soft section of your nose shut for 10 minutes. It's easier to keep track of time if you use a clock. Check to see if your nose has stopped bleeding after a few minutes. If the bleeding persists, dip a cotton ball in the nose spray. Pinch the bleeding nostril with the cotton ball for 10 minutes (use the clock to track the time). |
6. | Check your blood pressure | High blood pressure may cause nosebleeds. |
7. | Avoid exertion | A nosebleed can take up to two weeks to heal completely. Lifting anything heavy, such as shopping, or engaging in physical activity or home duties should be avoided. |
Home Remedies for Nose Bleeding
We can’t change the season, but a few remedies can help you to deal with nose bleeds. The remedies include:
- Ice reduces the inflammation of the blood vessels, and the numbing sensation can relieve the pain. So try to hold an ice cube during nose bleeds.
- Vitamin C helps to clot the blood faster. Though it might not help during nose bleeds, taking foods that are rich in vitamin C keeps blood vessels strong and prevents nose bleeds.
- Inhale steam to prevent nose bleeding. The steam helps moisten the nasal cavity and prevent it from becoming dry, preventing nose bleeding.
- When your nose starts to bleed, elevate your head and try not to bend until the bleeding stops. This posture helps to stop the nose from bleeding quickly.
- During summers, include whole-wheat bread in your daily diet. Its high amounts of Zinc protect the body's blood vessels.
- Drink plenty of fluids and water in summer to stay hydrated, and prevent the nose from drying out.
- As a dry nasal cavity damages the blood vessels and makes them bleed, try to keep your nostril moist by applying moisturizing cream, which is recommended by doctors.
- Bioflavonoids help stop nose bleeding. Citrus fruits contain bioflavonoids, so consume one fruit once a day.
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Drink half a cup of water with a pinch of salt added to it. Apply a few drops of nettle leaf juice Keep your body hydrated Give your body plenty of vitamin C&K.
Nosebleeds are more common in the summer because high temperatures encourage the plexus to engorge, and in the winter, dry air can irritate the blood vessels in the plexus.
The majority of nosebleeds do not require medical intervention. However, if your nosebleed lasts more than 20 minutes or occurs after an accident, you should seek medical attention. This could indicate a more serious posterior nosebleed.
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