why have i been having a lot of nosebleeds lately?

Question

Why do some people get a lot of nosebleeds?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Not sure: 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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

Probably not: In someone with a normal nose a hot bath won't cause a nose bleed. In someone with a tendency to develop nose bleeds due to enlarged anterior nasal septal blood vessels or inflamed irritated nasal linings anything that angers or upset the nose could lead to increased bleeding. It is possible in those patients the hot water might increase blood flow to the nose and increase the risk of bleeding.

Answer 5

Maybe?: Nose bleeds can be from a number of reasons. Ususally they are minor and a nuiassance. Usually due to dryness in the nose, allergies, infections or trauma. More serious problems can be tumors, leukemia, clotting disorders, and high blood pressure. Depending on age, medications taken, other history and exam, hard to say. Continue to encourage him to see his pcp or ent. Check it out!

Answer 6

Why nosebleeds: Many causes of nosebleeds,commonest being dryness,when the small blood vessels open up,can,be stopped with pinching nose,repeaters episodes should be looked at,blood clotting disorders,blood vessel,growths(hemangioma a)untranslated drug use,and blood vessel disease,have him checked out

Answer 7

Prominent vessels: You may have some prominent blood vessels in the very front part of the septum. This region is easy to traumatize with nose picking/blowing nose, etc. If you are having frequent nose bleeds... Get it checked by your local ent.

Answer 8

Nasal blood vessel: You probably have a large superficial blood vessel inside your nose. You could also have a bleeding disorder or you may be taking a medicine that makes you more prone to bleeding, like aspirin, warfarin, plavix. Large prominent vessels are the most common. Keep the inside of your nose moist with saline and Vaseline. Try a humidifier. If that doesn't work, see an ENT specialist to evaluate.

Answer 9

Cauterization: If your nose bleeds are frequent and troublesome, you should consult an ENT specialist to consider cauterization of the blood vessels usually the site of bleed.

Answer 10

Dryness: It's more likely to be from dryness which is more common in cold weather. Try nasal saline rinses or nasal gels before bed. Don't use products that are petroleum based like vaseline.

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