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I'm getting 3-4 nosebleeds a day, quite serious, probably around 50ml+ blood loss per time, currently got a cold too. been going on for a week.

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Try topical: Treatment with application of vaseline and humidifying air. If this doesn't work, see a doctor to exclude blood disorders or tumors of the nasal cavity. If you are taking any blood thinners including aspirin, you should stop them. 50 ml is a lot of blood for a nosebleed.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/22/2014

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A member asked:

I'm getting 3-4 nosebleeds a day, quite serious, probably around 50ml+ blood loss per time, currently got a cold too. been going on for a week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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