Question 1

i hit my nose and it won't stop bleeding. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Pinch nose,use Afrin (oxymetazoline): 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 as well, so pinching helps in fewer cases. Lean head forward, not backward, so you do not swallow the blood. Spray afrin (oxymetazoline). See your doctor/ent to look in nose and discuss causes.

Question 2

my nose been bleeding for a whole week and wont stop bleeding what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Medical evaluation.: You may have a blood vessel in one of your nostrils that is damaged.  With a week of bleeding it is important that this be treated.  See that you are dizzy with morning sickness.  If you have bled heavily that could be one of the reasons.  If you are actively bleeding now, i would just go to an emergency room. Take care.

Question 3

what can i do if my nose won't stop bleeding. it's been bleeding nonstop for the past 3-4 hours. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Pressure, ice: Apply pressure by pinching the nostrils together, put ice compresses over the nose and go to the emergency room for treatment.

Question 4

i was wiping my face when the side of my nose (alar crease area) started to bleed rapidly and it won't stop. what happened? how to stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Hope you are well?: Bleeding like you described is unusual. I hope you have managed to stop it with gentle pressure on the bleeding spot.
If the bleeding continues, you should go to the ER to find if you have any health problems which makes you more prone to bleeding.
Give us a follow up and tell us what you have done about this problem so far??

Question 5

nose that won't seem to heal for years. what would be a good home remedy to stop the nasal bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Moisturization: A dry irritated nasal lining can be painful, result in stuffiness and bleed. This is generally more common during the dry winter months, assuming you live in an area where it gets cold and dry. You can use vaseline in small amounts, ayr saline gel or ponaris nasal emollient (you may have trouble finding it but ask your pharmacist)all intranasally. If no better, see an ENT doctor.

Question 6

1 year old has the flu keeps bleeding from the nose. took her to er but they didn't do anything cause it wasn't constant. now bleeding won't stop.

Accepted Answer

Use nasal saline: Babies noses bleed when the sensitive capillaries inside are irritated by dust/fumes/smoke/etc.. Treatment is to wash away the irritants and keep the capillaries moist so they heal. You do this by flooding the nose with nasal saline drops to wash out irritants. Nasal saline gel can then be placed in the front of the nose to keep the tender skin moist.

Question 7

hi, i picked a spot on the outside of my nose about two weeks ago. it poured thin blood, dripping for a long time. it is difficult to stop it. it is very thin, almost like water. this has happened to me about 6 times since the initial. it is stopping quicker now, but still drips. should i be concerned?

bump on nose won't stop bleeding

Accepted Answer

Eval: If this bump/ lesion won't stop bleeding, get it medically checked out. I am not sure what it is - Pyogenic granuloma?

Question 8

it felt like a runny nose but it was light bleeding that didn't stop for about 20 mins. it left me with light pain between my eyes that won't leave.

Accepted Answer

See a physician: A bloody nose is not uncommon but one lasting 20 min is serious for many reasons, blood loss and why?It occurred.  You need to see a physician to see if it is a local problem or a more generalized problem.

Question 9

how do i stop my nose from bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Steady pressure: If pressure does not hold it, you may need further intervention that a physician needs to provide.

Question 10

my nose has been bleeding since last night. what can i do to stop it fast?

Accepted Answer

Medical check up: If your bleeding is still going on, you should go see an ENT specialist. The best place to get one quickly is in n ER of a major hospital. I am surprised that you have ongoing bleeding for nearly 24 hours and you have not sought medical attention. This is an Emergency unless the bleeding has stopped on its own already.

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I was wiping my face when the side of my nose (alar crease area) started to bleed rapidly and it won't stop. what happened? how to stop bleeding?

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Nose that won't seem to heal for years. what would be a good home remedy to stop the nasal bleeding?

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1 year old has the flu keeps bleeding from the nose. took her to er but they didn't do anything cause it wasn't constant. now bleeding won't stop.

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It felt like a runny nose but it was light bleeding that didn't stop for about 20 mins. it left me with light pain between my eyes that won't leave.

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My nose has been bleeding since last night. what can i do to stop it fast?

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