Question 1

why my nose bleed?

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Nosebleeds: Nosebleeds can be caused by dryness and crusting, foreign bodies, tumors, septal deviations, infections and a number of other causes. Asa or nasaids make it harder to stop. You can try Bacitracin ointment but if it persists or is severe see an ENT doc for answers , .

Question 2

what causes nose bleed?

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List: Fingers!
irritation, 
dryness, 
infection, malignancies
hypertension
bleeding disorder.

Question 3

how to stop a nose bleed?

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Pressure: To stop a nosebleed you have to squeeze the soft part of the nose firmly for 5-10 minutes. Afterwards apply ocean gel to the nares every hour or two for the next several hours.

Question 4

what cause a nose bleed ?

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Many things: Nose bleeds can be spontaneous if the nasal passages are too dry.  Nose bleeds can occur from nose picking, trauma from probing into the nose and direct trauma. Less common causes are in relationship to the menstrual cycle, and sometimes due to uncommon nasal tumors such as polyps.  If you have these recurrently, then you should see an ENT doctor for a better diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

nose bleed in middle of night?

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Check your BP: If the nose bleed is always from the same nostril it could be due to a superficial vessel, or dryness in the nose. Apply saline nasal spray to keep the nostrils moist, check the blood pressure to make sure it is not elevated as this is a common cause of increased frequency of nose bleeds in adults, eliminate over the counter medications that predispose to bleeding like anti-inflamatories, aspirin.

Question 6

what can be done for a nose bleed?

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Apply pressure to : Have the person sit up straight and lean forward slightly. Don't have the person lie down or tilt the head backward.
With thumb and index finger, firmly pinch the nose just below the bone up against the face.
Apply pressure for 5 minutes. Time yourself with a clock.
If bleeding continues after 5 minutes, repeat the process.
If not improved check with your doctor.

Question 7

how do you deal with a nose bleed?

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Let clot form: Most nose beelds will stop if you sit upright and pinch both sides of the soft portion of your nose with your thumb and index finger for 5 solid minutes without letting up. This will allow a solid clot to form. If bleeding persists go the emergency room for treatment which may involve cauterization or packing.

Question 8

how to stop your nose bleed easily?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Nosebleeds occur for a variety of reasons. In children, 90% of nose bleeds occur in the front near the nostrils, which is why pinching the nose helps stop it, since pressure is applied. In adults, it can also be posteriorly, so pinching helps in fewer cases. Lean head forward, not backward, so you do not swallow the blood.  May need scope to evaluate for nasal mass and blood work to check if okay.

Question 9

why my son's nose bleed when humid?

Accepted Answer

Friable membranes: It is more common to have nosebleeds in dry conditions unless allergies play a part.  If it is hot and humid and you spend most of your time in a/c that could be drying causing the nasal membranes to crack and bleed.

Question 10

what causes a nose bleed in a child?

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Nose-picking/rubbing: Their finger nails are thin and razor-sharp.  When the inside of nose is itchy/dry, picking the inside of nose and/or rubbing it hard can cause bleeding. It is  very common. If bleeding stops quickly, i would not worry. Just make sure that the nose is kept nosturized in dry/cold weather and treat allergies/cold symptoms to minimize itching, thus picking/rubbing. If worse, consult doc. Good luck.

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