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.

  • Pinch the nose near the tip using the thumb and index finger for 5-10 minutes. Breathe through the mouth.

  • 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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Local
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Systemic causes
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Drugs
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Environmental Factors

  • Trauma to nose

  • Nose picking with finger very common cause of nose bleed in children

  • FB Nose : young children may insert some object inside nose. If it remains inside nose for longer time may cause inflammation and bleed.

  • Infection or inflammation in the nose/sinuses:

  • Structural problems in nose: like septal spu

  • Use of local steroid nasal spray

  • Cocaine

  • Drugs affecting blood clotting anticoagulents

  • Too cold or too dry air

  • Pressure changes like in descent in aircraft

  • Hypertension: High blood pressure is a common cause of nose bleed in the elderly.

  • Blood disorders: hemophilia, leukemia, platelete disorder

  • Blood vessel disease: vasulitis, aneurisms