Question 1

how come i have to get my nose cauterized if i bleed easily?

Accepted Answer

You don't: Whether or not to cauterize your nose depends on the source of the bleeding.  If it is coming from the front part of the septum, cauterization is usually the easiest way to stop the bleeding.

Question 2

got my nose cauterized. how do i get the black /silver mark of my nose ?

Accepted Answer

Silver nitrate: Silver nitrate is  the chemical they use to cauterize, usually leaves a black or silver mark behind

Question 3

when you get your nose cauterized does the scab fall off?

Accepted Answer

NOSE CAUTERIZED: YES.
THE SCAB WILL FALL OFF

Question 4

blood nose 4-5 times a day. in bed and in the shower and if knocked. should i take my son to get his nose cauterized?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If persisting over many hours or several days it is likely to require packing or cautery

Question 5

my fiance had his nose cauterized 9 months ago and has had three nosebleeds in the last 24 hours... on the same side... what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Epistaxis: Go back to the ENT again. Sometimes it takes more than one cauterization to completely resolve the problem. Or, in some cases there is a new area on the same side causing problems. Maybe he has predisposing factors for bleeding like medications, hereditary coagulation problems, or anatomic issues like a deviated septum.

Question 6

my daughter had her nose cauterized on tuesday by being put to sleep and is now suffering from a headache is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Wears off: The anesthesia they typically use for outpatient procedures like this that are very quick usually are ones that wear off very quickly and don't have very many side effects other than maybe feeling sleepy for a few hours post-procedure and sometimes headaches, yes. Having a headache 2 days post procedure I'm not sure could be attributed to the anesthesia but if it's concerning call your doctor

Question 7

i had my nose cauterized when i was 8 years old. im now 43, n haveing nose bleeds again. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See ENT: For small nose bleeds, gently blow your nose and then pinch your nose , low, just behind the nasal tip for 10 minutes.  If you've had recurrent bleeds go see an ENT and have the area cauterized.  If it's mild I use silver nitrate.  If there is a large vessel i numb it with an injection and use an electrical cautery.  Not an awful procedure, and it beats going to the er in the middle of the night.

Question 8

i get frequent nose bleeds. i recently nearly had a car accident. i want to get my nose cauterized. how much does it cost & does discovery cover it?

Accepted Answer

Epistaxis: Epistaxis, or nose bleeds can be annoying. The nasal passages are very vascular and even small irritated area can bleed heavily if open. Seasonal allergies can cause drying of the mucus membranes and promote nose bleeds, so nasal spray such as Saline can help if used properly, simply to keep your nose moist. If done correctly, cauterization should NOT hurt, and best to call Discovery to see if pd.

Question 9

spent the night drinking and got a bloody nose. had one side of nose cauterized 3 yrs ago and had period couple days ago. cause?

Accepted Answer

Nose: Great question. Usually comes from dryness like when you spend time in air cond or when the heat comes on. Also from nose picking. Made worse with blood thinners such as ibuprofen. Make sure you have a humidifier at night and  put some vaseline into your nose several times a day. Alcohol can be a vasodilator and make it worse. See an ENT to check it out

Question 10

my son had his nose cauterized 2 years ago.  the past two days he has had about a dozen severe nose bleeds.  does cauterization stop working?

Accepted Answer

Probably: developed new blood vessels , ( vascular plexus ) go back to the doctor , don't allow to have  ' dozen severe nose bleeds '  Cauterization is a simple safe procedure and don't worry

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How come i have to get my nose cauterized if i bleed easily?

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Got my nose cauterized. how do i get the black /silver mark of my nose ?

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When you get your nose cauterized does the scab fall off?

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Blood nose 4-5 times a day. in bed and in the shower and if knocked. should i take my son to get his nose cauterized?

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My fiance had his nose cauterized 9 months ago and has had three nosebleeds in the last 24 hours... on the same side... what should we do?

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My daughter had her nose cauterized on tuesday by being put to sleep and is now suffering from a headache is this normal?

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I had my nose cauterized when i was 8 years old. im now 43, n haveing nose bleeds again. what should i do?

A member asked:

I get frequent nose bleeds. i recently nearly had a car accident. i want to get my nose cauterized. how much does it cost & does discovery cover it?

A member asked:

Spent the night drinking and got a bloody nose. had one side of nose cauterized 3 yrs ago and had period couple days ago. cause?

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My son had his nose cauterized 2 years ago. the past two days he has had about a dozen severe nose bleeds. does cauterization stop working?

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