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Why Do Nosebleeds Happen | How to Stop Them at Home Naturally Natural Health Remedies
Why Do Nosebleeds Happen | How to Stop Them at Home Naturally Nosebleeds aren't usually a sign of anything serious. They're common, particularly in children, and most can be easily treated at home. Causes of nosebleeds Nosebleeds can be caused by a number of different things. It's not always possible to identify the exact reason why one occurs. Nosebleeds can start just inside your nostrils (anterior) or at the back of your nose (posterior). These different types of nosebleeds tend to have different causes. Anterior nosebleeds The vast majority of nosebleeds are anterior nosebleeds, which means the bleeding comes from the wall between the two nose channels (the lower septum), just inside your nose. This part of the nose, known as Little's area, contains many delicate blood vessels that can be easily damaged. The cause of anterior nosebleeds is sometimes unknown, but they can be caused by a number of things, including: • picking your nose, particularly if you scratch the inside of your nose with a sharp fingernail • blowing your nose very hard • a minor injury to your nose • a blocked or stuffy nose often caused by an infection such as a cold or flu • sinusitis – an infection of the small, air-filled cavities inside your cheekbones and forehead • dry air or an increase in temperature drying out the inside of your nose • hay fever or other allergies • high altitude • excessive use of nasal decongestants • a crooked nose that's either present from birth (congenital) or the result of an injury (a deviated septum) Anterior nosebleeds are more common in children and are not usually a sign of anything serious. They can often be treated easily at home. Posterior nosebleeds A small number of nosebleeds are posterior nosebleeds, which means the bleeding originates from branches of arteries that supply blood to the space inside your nose between the roof of your mouth and your brain (nasal cavity). These nosebleeds are more common in adults than children. They can be more serious than anterior nosebleeds and bleed more heavily. Medical attention may be required. Causes of posterior nosebleeds include: • a blow to your head, or a fall • a broken nose • recent nasal surgery • hardened arteries (atherosclerosis) • medicines that cause you to bleed more easily, including aspirin and anticoagulants such as warfarin and heparin • a tumour in the nasal cavity • a blood clotting abnormality – such as haemophilia or von Willebrand disease • hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) – an inherited genetic condition that affects the blood vessels • leukaemia (although this is rare and you're likely to have other symptoms as well) High blood pressure (hypertension) is also more common in people with nosebleeds and may make it harder to stop the bleeding, but it's not clear whether this directly causes nosebleeds. See a doctor if: • a child under 2 years old has a nosebleed • you have regular nosebleeds • you have symptoms of anaemia – such as a faster heartbeat (palpitations), shortness of breath and pale skin • you're taking a blood-thinning medicine, such as warfarin • you have a condition that means your blood can't clot properly, such as haemophilia • Your GP might want to test you for haemophilia or for other conditions such as anaemia. Go to your local hospital if: • your nosebleed lasts longer than 10 to 15 minutes • the bleeding seems excessive • you're swallowing a large amount of blood that makes you vomit • the bleeding started after a blow to your head • you're feeling weak or dizzy • you're having difficulty breathing By far the most common reasons for nosebleeds are • picking your nose • blowing your nose too hard • the inside of your nose being too dry (because of a change in air temperature) Nosebleeds that need medical attention can come from deeper inside the nose and usually affect adults. They can be caused by: • an injury or broken nose • high blood pressure • conditions that affect the blood vessels or how the blood clots • certain medicines, like warfarin • Sometimes the cause of a nosebleed is unknown. Certain people are more prone to getting nosebleeds, including: • children (they usually grow out of them by 11) • elderly people • pregnant women How to stop a nosebleed yourself You should: • sit or stand upright (don't lie down) • pinch your nose just above your nostrils for 10 to 15 minutes • lean forward and breathe through your mouth • place an icepack (or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a teatowel) at the top of your nose If you require Hospital treatment then If doctors can see where the blood is coming from they may seal it by pressing a stick with a chemical on it to stop the bleeding. If this isn't possible, doctors might pack your nose with sponges to stop the bleeding. You may need to stay in hospital for a day or two. IN general when a nosebleed stops in the next 24 hours try not to:

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