Question 1

nosebleed everyday, what to do?

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Nosebleed: Stop aspirin and ibuprofen if taking. No nose blowing or picking. Use ice pack and/or pinching pressure for ten minutes if rebreeds. See ENT. Can apply antibiotic ointment gently  to inside of nose with q-tip to keep area from drying out

Question 2

how come i have never gotten a nosebleed?

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Genetics: Most epistaxis are hereditary esp. In children and young adults. Count your blessings!

Question 3

what's the fastest sure way to stop a nosebleed?

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Simple method: Pinch your nostrils closed to stop a nosebleed.
Use your thumb and forefinger to gently pinch the soft part of your nose shut for five or ten minutes, breathing through your mouth. (use a napkin to catch any drips that squeeze through.) this will almost always stop a nosebleed. Use an ice pack.If those measure did not help, go to urgent care.

Question 4

what causes nosebleeds?

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Many possibilities: The most common source of a nose bleed is from the front/ bottom part of the nasal septum.  
This is a vascular area and some people have prominent blood vessels in this area. The blood vessels may break with a nose blow, dryness, or picking at this area.  But there are other more serious causes such as hypertension, growth and even a malignancy.  See an ENT doctor.

Question 5

why might someone keep having nosebleeds?

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Dryness or infection: Nose bleeds can be caused by excessive dryness in the nose, allergies or infections.  Medications also such as aspirin and others. If they are frequent or last a long time please see a physician and be checked.

Question 6

does xarelto causes nosebleeds?

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It can...: Any anticoagulation medication can cause nosebleeds.  If these are minor and infrequent, it may not be worht the risk of stopping the medication, depending on why it was started.  Occassionally nosebleeds may be severe enough to warrant stopping this type of medication, but this is rare.  Talk to your doctor about this.

Question 7

can hot baths cause nosebleeds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some people do experience more nosebleeds with hot baths. Two possible causes: the increase in temperature can dilate the capillaries. This would increase blood flow through all capillaries, including the nose, increasing the chance for a bleed. The other possible explanation is that the mucous membranes of the nose get irritated due to a change in humidity.  See your doctor for treatment options.

Question 8

i get headaches then nosebleeds why?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Could be a result of very high blood pressure. See a doctor.

Question 9

is colloidal silver good for nosebleeds?

Accepted Answer

NO: No. There is no evidence for colloidal silver in positively affecting nose bleeds.

Question 10

how do i prevent nosebleeds from happening?

Accepted Answer

Nosebleeds: Most common cause of nose bleeds is trauma from picking. Other causes are dry nose or veins that are more prominent and sensitive. You should have it evaluated by your pcp or urgent care physician.

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