What can be done to stop Nasal Bleeding at home?
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Sit up rather then lying this reduces the pressure on the veins in the nose,and helps to stop the bleeding.
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Pinch the nose near the tip using the thumb and index finger for 5-10 minutes. Breathe through the mouth.
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Apply ice to nose and cheeks. Always consult ENT specialist /your physician for proper diagnosis of cause and specific treatment.
Why Nose Bleed Occur?
Casue of nose bleeding may be in the nose or rest of the body.
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Trauma to nose
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Nose picking with finger very common cause of nose bleed in children
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FB Nose : young children may insert some object inside nose. If it remains inside nose for longer time may cause inflammation and bleed.
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Infection or inflammation in the nose/sinuses:
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Structural problems in nose: like septal spu
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Use of local steroid nasal spray
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Cocaine
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Drugs affecting blood clotting anticoagulents
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Too cold or too dry air
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Pressure changes like in descent in aircraft
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Hypertension: High blood pressure is a common cause of nose bleed in the elderly.
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Blood disorders: hemophilia, leukemia, platelete disorder
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Blood vessel disease: vasulitis, aneurisms
