Nose Bleeds (no trauama, etc)?
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It is probably a cracked vein due to the dry air but you can get a satisfactory answer from an ENT doctor since he will suggest you to have the necessary blood tests done in order to find out what is wrong. I think it is the most satisfactory solution for your worries about your health.\n\nCheck out ;\nhttp://www.ctds.info/nose_bleeds.html\n\nhttp://menshealth.about.com/od/conditions/a/nose_bleeds.htm
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Dry air can cause nosebleeds. The air pulls the moisture out of the mucous membranes in your nostrils causing them to crack (It makes the walls of the veins thinner which contributes to the cracking effect.) and thus bleed.  Winter is the worse time for this...My husband has already had three this year. I use just a small amount of Carmex on a Q-Tip to moisturize his nose. I also put a small kettle of water on the stove on low to "rehydrate" the air versus expensive humidifiers. Just make sure you don't leave it on at night or that the kettle runs dry...\n\nStress can also cause nosebleeds. Elevated blood preasure can cause the vessels to burst. Also, when people are chronically stressed they don't eat well or hydrate properly which can cause chronic nosebleeds. Try taking a multivitamin, getting enough liquids, and adequate rest and relaxation. Combined with the "dry air" treatment I described above you shouldn't have a problem.\n\nIf the problem persists for more than a few months, happens more than three times a week, happens even after above treatments, is painful, or bleeds excessively and won't quite call your doctor as this may be a sign of something serious. I had an uncle who had a tumor in his sinus' that caused nosebleeds. If you are concerned you should have it checked out.
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Are you having a winter climate where you live?  If the heat is running and you are not adding humidity into the air, your nasal passages become very dried out.  Try a humidifier and some saline  spray like Ocean.\n\nIf it continues you should see a doctor - could be a polyp or something.
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No. The blood comes from your veighns, not your nose tissue.
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I am a certified doctor RBH at this is what we are told by medical legislation 43.56\nHold the side of your nose that is bleeding- with pressure from your fingers and apply a cold compress. Don't tilt your head too much the nose is connected to your air pipes and lungs, etc, and the blood will pool down that way. If the nose does not stop bleeding in 15 mins, seek medical attention. \n\nBe gentle with it for a while after it does stop, don't blow it too hard, etc. Don't take aspirin for the pain, or ibuprofen, they thin your blood. Tylenol will be ok.
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Nosebleed\n\nWhat is a nosebleed? \nA nosebleed occurs when the membranes lining the inner nose are disturbed or irritated enough to cause abnormal bleeding. The medical term for nosebleed is epistaxis. \n\nThere are 2 types of nosebleeds: anterior and posterior. If the bleeding is near the front of the nose, it is an anterior nosebleed. If the bleeding is from the back of the nose, it is a posterior nosebleed. An anterior nosebleed is usually not as severe or serious as a posterior nosebleed. \n\nHow does it occur? \nThe most common causes of nosebleed are: \n\nA breakdown in the membranes lining the nose. This can be triggered by dry air or probing, bumping, picking, or rubbing your nose. Blowing your nose forcefully can also cause a nosebleed, especially if the nasal membrane is already inflamed because of allergies or an infection, such as a sinus infection. \nInjury to the face or nose. \nRebleeding from an area of a previous nosebleed. \nHigh altitude. \nDrug abuse involving the nose, such as cocaine snorting or glue sniffing. \nHigh blood pressure. \nMedicine that increases the time it takes for your blood to clot. \nMedical problems that prevent your blood from clotting normally. \nIf you have a nosebleed after a heavy blow to your head, it could mean you have a fractured skull. You should go to the hospital right away. \n\nWhat are the symptoms? \nSymptoms of anterior nosebleed are bleeding that stops and starts or constant bleeding out of the front of your nose. Blood can flow from one or both nostrils. It may flow into your throat. \n\nSymptoms of posterior nosebleed include rapid bleeding from the back of the nos or a slow, steady ooze. Sometimes the blood flows back into your throat and you are coughing up blood. It is more common with posterior nose bleeding to lose blood quickly. \n\nHow is it diagnosed? \nIf you see your health care provider when you have a nosebleed, he or she will have you sit up and lean forward to determine the rate and site of the bleeding. Depending on the amount of bleeding you are having, your provider may check your pulse and blood pressure and take a blood sample to check for anemia. You may need tests to check the ability of your blood to clot and your blood type in case you lose too much blood and need a transfusion. \n\nHow is it treated? \nMost nosebleeds are minor and respond to first aid. First aid for a nosebleed includes these steps: \n\nWhen your nose starts bleeding, sit up and lean forward to prevent blood from passing into your throat. \nPinch the nose firmly together between the thumb and index finger, just below the nasal bones, and hold it for 5 full minutes. \nIf it continues to bleed, hold it again for another 5 minutes.
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Yes!  Go see your Doctor!  Sounds like a REALLY bad sinus infection.
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When your nose bleeds, remain seated and put pressure on the bleeding nostril for at least four minutes. (Don't lie down: The blood will run into your stomach, which could cause nausea or even vomiting.\n\nConsult your healthcare practitioner if you frequently have heavy nosebleeds, or if the above measures don't stop the bleeding.\n\nCan I do anything to avoid them? \n\n•Avoid nasal dryness, especially in wintertime or in dry climates, by running a humidifier inside your house and coating the edges of your nose with petroleum jelly.  \n•Blow your nose gently. Aggressive blowing can lead to nosebleeds. \n•Drink extra fluids to help keep all your tissues, including the mucous membranes, well hydrated.
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not really an answer but is there a chance he's put something in his nose, like vicks vapor rub?? if he's done this, he needs to see a doctor asap because it can cause respiratory problems if ingested.
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My 17 year old son had the same thing , I took him to a specialist .\n\nIt's caused by blood vessels that are enlarged in the nose and too close to the surface of the skin.\nJust toching, light rubbing, sneezing, caused nose bleeds.\nhe would get 1 - 4 nosebleeds a day, and that scared me.\n\nHe was given two options.\n1. Put some vasaline inside the nostril that bleeds and it won't happen as often.\n2. Have the blood vessels cauterized which is done with a chemical ( silver nitrate ) and a Q-tip and takes about 30 seconds.\nThe chemical is rubbed inside the nostril and the blood vessels are "Burned "and sealed .\n\nHe has never had another nose bleed since he had the cauterization done.\n\nIm not sure of the cost because he's on a medical program but whatever the cost would have been we would have paid it.\n\nJust in case your reasons or medical situation might be different you should see a doctor.
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maybe try saline mist? give a good spray in nostril, then gently blow nose
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I had the same problem, I couldn't breathe through my nose because, my nose and mouth were constantly full of mucus and I was constantly spitting out this gunk. Sometimes, I would be choking and gagging in my sleep. A relative sent me a print-out of the side effects of the medication I was taking. It included breathing problems, mucus buildup, nodules (which I now have exactly where my sinuses are) and a lot of other dangerous side effects. I went off the med. and while I still have some mucus production it is no where near what it used to be. My doctor tried to get me to go back on the same med. even after I told him about the mucus problems it caused. He said it didn't do that. When I insisted that it did, he looked it up on his computer and then said "if that happens again, you can always go off it". Needless to say, I refused to take it. Also, on one exam, the nurse told me I had polyps in my nose. She told me to see an ENT and have them removed (surgically). I am glad I didn't. I just saw an M.D. on tv who said that when polyps in your nose are removed , they usually will come back. He said a safe non-surgical way to get rid of them is to use Nasonex twice a day and it is safe to do that. I think I'll take his advice and try it. I don't know why some doctors first advice is surgery especially if there is a non-surgical way to remedy a problem. I hope you find a solution to your problems.
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My mum had the same problem.  It turned out she had nasal pollops. I can't really tell you much about them.  My mum had them quarterised, and this stopped the problem.  It might be worth asking your GP?
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Um, the first answer is completely wrong.\n\nTo stop the nosebleeds when they happen, pinch the top of the nose, DO NOT lean the head back, hold a cool rag or better yet a piece of ice under the bottom lip.\n\nGo see your doctor to keep it from happening all the time.
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Yes, Very important...DON"T HOLD HEAD BACK when pinching off the nose. pinch just blow the bridge of the nose, where the soft tissue starts. After the nose bleed stops (for sure) grab a Q-tip and put a tiny amount of Vaseline on just the inside of his nose (not far up) to moisten the membranes. Make sure you have humidifiers in his room and or play area. If you think he is having a bad day with them let the bathroom steam up a bit and then take him in there for 10 minutes or so. Should help a bit...Those are all temporary fixes, he should see a doctor in case the nostril needs to be cauterized or something...(don't let him pick it)
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I am a martial artist and a boxer and I have had my share of broken noses. First you can have a broken nose and not have it bleed, but it will swell up amd it will bruise. Now a good way o find out if it is broken... now bare with me, is to put your pinky fingers up the nasel passage and feel for any miss placement. This may hurt but it is the best way to find out on your own.\n  But you should go see a doctor because the is a chance that it could swell up more ad cut the air way through your nose.
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Apply an ice pack to the back of your neck.  You can also apply direct pressure to your nose.  To prevent a bloody nose, you should sleep with a vaporiser, or humidifier in your bedroom, to keep the inside of your nose from getting too dry.