Symptoms of nose bleeding
- Bleeding from either or both nostrils Sometimes bleeding from ears/ mouth too.
Q. What are the causes of nose bleeding
- Dryness
- Blowing nose with force
- Use of medications, like aspirin
- Nose picking
- Pushing objects into nose
- Injuries / blow to the nose
- Infections of the nose
- Atherosclerosis
- Blood-clotting disorders
Q. How to manage nose bleeding?
- One should not panic and should make the patient sit in upright position with his head slightly forward.
- With thumb and index finger, one should apply pressure on soft part of nostrils below the nose bridge.
- Continue applying pressure until the bleeding stops.
- Ask the patient to breathe through the mouth while nostrils are pinched
- Loosen the tight clothing around the neck
- After 10 minutes, release the pressure on the nostrils and check to see if the bleeding has stopped
- If bleeding persists, seek medical aid
Note: Ask the patient not to sniff or blow their nose for at least 15 minutes
Q. What to do if a child is having frequent nosebleeds?
If a child is having frequent nosebleeds, one should see the doctor to know the cause of bleeding.
