Question 1

why do people with leukemia have nose bleeds?

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Low platelet count: Leukemia or any other disorder with low platelet counts may cause nose bleeds. The counts are generally severely low, e.g., less than 20,000 for bleeding to occur.
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Question 2

my 6 year oldhas been losing weight, nose bleeds,  leg hurts, fatique, weak, not playing. neutrophils absolute is 8.75, does this point to leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It does not necessarily point o Leukemia, but something is not right , consult with your pediatrician please

Question 3

is excessive nose bleeding a worrisome sign of leukemia?

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Maybe: Excessive nosebleeds can be a sign of leukemia, but there are much more common causes. If these are concerning to you, please get it evaluated by a health care professional.

Question 4

help please! is excessive nose bleeding a sign of leukemia?

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It can be: East bruising and unexpected bleeding can both be signs of leukemia, and in both cases there are many other, and less serious, potential explanations.

Question 5

if i just got a little angry my nose bleeds a lot , it can bleed for hours with none stop ...how can i deal with that?

Accepted Answer

Common: Epistaxis is common in everyone. 80% of people experience this in their lives. A common cause is dry, hot air like inside the home in the winter causing nasal dryness and crusting. The nasal tissue cracks and bleeds easily. Treatment includes humidification of the air, and nasal moisturizing with a variety of otc nasal saline gels or mist spray.  It's not a major health hazard, but should see md.

Question 6

i'm experiencing continuous nose bleeds for the past 3 days, i bleed at least 3 times a day, what's going on? should i be worried?

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Nosebleeds: Hello, nosebleeds occur quite commonly and will usually respond to simple pressure by squeezing the front of the nose. Since it is recurring, go see your doctor or an ENT who may cauterize your nose and rid you of these bleeds.

Question 7

my son is 12 and has had a half dozen nose bleeds in the last week.  he woke up this morning  with his nose bleeding. his nose has never ever bled b4.

Accepted Answer

Epistaxis: Nose bleeds are common in children with allergies or on antihistamines for allergies.  The inflammation from this hypersensitivity is often worse with dry air, nose picking, blowing, etc.  In the absence of any other abnormal bleeding (little red dots to the skin, bleeding from the gums, rectum, etc.) humidification of the bedroom with or without prescribed nasal steroid sprays is helpful.

Question 8

hi im still getting bad nose bleeds where can i get gel for nose so that nose doesnt bleed? what is the name

Accepted Answer

Nose bleeds: A very common cause of recurrent nose bleeds is excessive dryness of the nasal membranes from heating or air conditioning. Adding a humidifier and applying a small amount of white petrolatum(Vaseline) to the nasal membranes each night helps. If frequent nose bleeds continue have your blood pressure checked and getting a nasal examination by a physician or Otolaryngologist is recommended.

Question 9

i don't ever get nose bleeds and all of a sudden my left side of my nose starts bleeding ? what could of caused this ?

Accepted Answer

Nose bleeding: the most common reason is trauma. Other reasons are allergies causing dryness in you nose, making it is for bleeding. Using humfier and applying neosporine to the inside of your nose will help

Question 10

what causes nose bleeds? i was just sitting and suddenly my nose was pouring blood for about 10mins.. as im writing this im still bleeding..

Accepted Answer

Well...: There are many causes, ANd I suggest you go to the ER now!

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Why do people with leukemia have nose bleeds?

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My 6 year oldhas been losing weight, nose bleeds, leg hurts, fatique, weak, not playing. neutrophils absolute is 8.75, does this point to leukemia?

A member asked:

Is excessive nose bleeding a worrisome sign of leukemia?

A member asked:

Help please! is excessive nose bleeding a sign of leukemia?

A member asked:

If i just got a little angry my nose bleeds a lot , it can bleed for hours with none stop ...how can i deal with that?

A member asked:

I'm experiencing continuous nose bleeds for the past 3 days, i bleed at least 3 times a day, what's going on? should i be worried?

A member asked:

My son is 12 and has had a half dozen nose bleeds in the last week. he woke up this morning with his nose bleeding. his nose has never ever bled b4.

A member asked:

Hi im still getting bad nose bleeds where can i get gel for nose so that nose doesnt bleed? what is the name

A member asked:

I don't ever get nose bleeds and all of a sudden my left side of my nose starts bleeding ? what could of caused this ?

A member asked:

What causes nose bleeds? i was just sitting and suddenly my nose was pouring blood for about 10mins.. as im writing this im still bleeding..

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