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Why do some people get a lot of nosebleeds?

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Dr. James Ball answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Many reasons: Some have bleeding disorders, some have allergies, some have very dry noses. Nosebleeds are very common.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Various reasons: Nose bleed reasons: nasal congestion or nasal dryness, ^ blood pressure, excessive use of decongestants, being at ^ altitude, trauma to nose, nose picking, or blowing the nose hard. Bacterial ; viral infections can ^ risk as well as bleeding disorders. Recurrent nose bleeds may be due to broken vessel in the nose. Alcohol / Cocaine abuse can cause nose bleeds, as can tumors.

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