{"id":549,"date":"2022-05-24T05:58:40","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T05:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=549"},"modified":"2022-05-24T05:59:26","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T05:59:26","slug":"nosebleeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/nosebleeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Nosebleeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p> A <strong>nosebleed<\/strong> is a prevalent condition that is  faced by most of the person. Typically, it is not a matter of concern, but it  may be a matter of concern in some rare cases. It is because the nose has  abundant blood vessels in it. That is why even a small injury to the face can  cause a nosebleed. It is of two types they are <strong>Anterior nosebleed<\/strong> and <strong>posterior  nosebleed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anterior nosebleed: <\/strong>It occurs when the blood vessels present in the front of the nose are  injured and cause bleeding.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Posterior nosebleed<\/strong>: This occurs in the deepest part of the nose. In this condition, blood  flow may be toward the interior neck. A posterior nosebleed can be dangerous as  it includes internal bleeding.<strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Is A Nosebleed?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nosebleed<\/strong> is also known as epistaxis. It can  be defined as blood loss from the tissue that lines the inner nose. It can  affect both nostrils, but only one nostril is often involved in most cases.  There is a very high density of the blood vessels in the nose. It can help keep  the nostrils warm, and it also humidifies the air we breathe through the  nostrils. It is the condition that is faced by most of the person in their life. <\/p>\n<h2>What Are The Causes Of Nosebleed?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Dry air (it causes the inner surface of the nose to dry)<\/li>\n<li>If any foreign object is stuck in the path of the nose<\/li>\n<li>If you are on aspirin<\/li>\n<li>Presence of an allergic reaction.<\/li>\n<li>Repeated sneezing can also lead to a nosebleed.<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure. However, nosebleeds due to increased blood pressure  are very rare.<\/li>\n<li>Certain types of Cancer, like blood cancer, can also cause the nose to  bleed.<\/li>\n<li>If there is an infection in the upper respiratory tract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Are The Symptoms Of Nosebleeds?<\/h2>\n<p> Generally, the symptoms of nosebleeds are  noticeable easily. Nosebleed itself is the symptom of this.<\/p>\n<h2>How Doctor Diagnose Nosebleed?<\/h2>\n<p> If you consult a doctor to diagnose the  nosebleed, then at first, the doctor will physically examine the nose for any  foreign particle that could be stuck in the nostril. Then they might order some  tests after asking some questions about the medical history of the patient.  Diagnostic tests like <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complete Blood Count (CBC):<\/strong> It is a blood that is used to check for the presence of any blood  disorder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT):<\/strong> It is a blood test in which the clotting time (time required by the  blood to clot) is determined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nasal endoscopy:<\/strong>This procedure looks at nasal and sinus passages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>X-ray:<\/strong> X-ray may be  performed to determine the presence of any fracture in the nasal bone. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Are The Treatment For Nosebleed?<\/h2>\n<p> Some of the common treatments for nosebleeds  are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cautery: I<\/strong>n this procedure, the doctor may burn or cauterize (using a chemical or heat  to burn a portion to stop the blood loss) a portion of the nasal passage to  stop bleeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nasal packaging: <\/strong>In this procedure, the doctor may insert a ribbon gauze into the nasal  cavity to put pressure on the bleeding source. It will stop the bleeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Septal surgery: <\/strong>This procedure is done when the bleeding is caused due to the septum  (separation) of the nose. The doctor may make the septum straight after  performing surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How To Prevent Nosebleed?<\/h2>\n<p> Several things can be done to prevent the  bleeding of the nose. Some of them are:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a saline nasal spray or drop. It must be used at least two to three  times per day in each nostril. It will help in keeping the nostrils humidified.<\/li>\n<li>If you use the room heater on winter days, add some humidifiers into the  air.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid sneezing too forcefully.<\/li>\n<li>Always sneeze through an open mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid the use of medicines like a blood thinner, aspirin and ibuprofen.  These medicines can increase the chances of nose bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid picking your nose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When To Consult A Doctor?<\/h2>\n<p>You should immediately call the doctor if you  are having any of the following symptoms:-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The bleeding continues for over 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li>It is hard to breathe due to bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>If the child is below the age of 2 years and has nosebleeds<\/li>\n<li>You are taking medicine that is used for blood thinning.<\/li>\n<li>The bleeding from the nose is due to any injury to the nose. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nosebleed is a prevalent condition that is faced by most of the person. Typically, it is not a matter of concern, but it may be a matter of concern in some rare cases. 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