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A Complete Guide to Nose Bleeding

A Complete Guide to Nose Bleeding

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    India experiences one of the most challenging summers across the Asian continent. The typical heat with the temperature soaring above 40 degrees calls in for various heat-related health disorders like body heat, dehydration, heat strokes, skin rashes, and many more. One such common problem that occurs during this season is nose bleeding.

    Nosebleeds are more frequent in children, and in many schools, the morning assemblies get confined to students’ respective classes. A nosebleed can also affect adults when the mercury rises.

    Let’s know more about nosebleeds in this blog.

    What is nose bleeding, and where does it occur?

    Nosebleeds are also called epistaxis and can occur quickly because the nose spot is very close to the surface location of blood vessels in the lining of your nose. In most instances, the nosebleeds are easily manageable at home, but it needs a doctor’s intervention in several other cases. 

    Most nose bleeding occurs on the front of the nasal septum, and the tissue splits the two sides of the nose. Such nosebleeds can be easy for a trained professional to stop. Most nosebleeding appears on the front of the nasal septum. The nasal septum is the piece of tissue that splits the two sides of the nose. These nosebleeds may appear higher on the septum or deeper in the nose, such as in the sinuses of the skull base. Such a type of nosebleeding is harder to control. However, nosebleeds are rarely life-threatening.

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    What are nose bleeding reasons/nose bleeding causes?

    Nose bleeding reasons could be compelled by:

    • sinus problems
    • irritation due to allergies 
    • very cold or dry air
    • injury leading to a broken nose 
    • deviated septum 
    • oxygen treatment through nasal cannulas
    • snorting cocaine

    What guides nose bleeding? 

    In most cases, during peak summers, the minute blood capillaries burst due to hot air or nose-picking. The shielding mucus coating inside the nose gets arid, leading to bleeding. Although rare, the incapability of the blood to clot can also cause the nose to bleed at moments. Such nose bleeding instances are also noticed in people with high blood pressure.

    What is nose bleeding, and where does it occur

    How to Prevent Nose bleeding?

    Suppose you are looking to prevent nose bleeding and seek an instant remedy. Below we have listed some of the options to prevent nose bleeding. 

    • Massage ice against your nose to manage nose bleeds as it aids in lowering the swelling in the blood vessels.
    • Consume food rich in vitamin C as it helps in blood clotting. Eat fruits and vegetables such as guavas, kale, oranges, mustard, parsley, and lemons.
    • Once the nose bleeds, quickly elevate your head and sit upright until the bleeding stops.
    • Wash your face with cold water to make the nostrils say hydrated.
    • You can cover your head with a cap or a scarf when outdoors. Also, protect your nose with a handkerchief or a cotton cloth to sidestep hot air drying the insides of the nose.

    When to approach a doctor?

    Get immediate doctor care if:

    • Bleeding is not stopping for more than 20 minutes.
    • Nose bleeding is due to head injury and may indicate a skull fracture. The doctor will advise going for x-rays or other imaging should be taken.
    • The nose is broken due to a minor accident, and it looks crooked after the injury.
    • If you have a history of nose bleeding, it needs special care to treat.

    Contact your health care provider if:

    • Your children have frequent nosebleeding.
    • Nosebleeding is not associated with a cold or other nominal bitterness.
    • Nosebleeding that happens after sinus or before surgery.

    It’s true that more than 60% of the US population have experienced epistaxis (nosebleeds) in their lifetime, of whom 6% will seek medical attention


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What causes bleeding in the nose?

    The most familiar cause of nosebleeding is dry air. Dry air can be caused by low-humid climatic conditions or heated indoor ambiance. Both possibilities cause the nasal membrane to dry out and evolve crusty or decrypted and more likely to bleed when rubbed or picked or when blowing your nose.

    Is nose bleeding serious?

    Nosebleeding is not usually serious. Yet, frequent or severe nosebleeds may signify more serious health problems, such as high blood pressure or a blood clotting ailment, and should be checked. Extreme bleeding over a prolonged period can also direct to further concerns such as anemia.

    Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Group has 16 hospitals. Kanpur, Rewari, Kashipur, Varanasi, Sonepat, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Nangloi in Delhi, Rama Vihar in Delhi, Kaithal, Bahadurgarh, Karnal, Moradabad, Haldwani, and Agra. 

    You can book an appointment at your nearest Ujala Cygnus Hospital for any health issue treatment. For any query, you can give a missed call on 88569-88569 and get a free consultation over the phone.

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