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A member asked:
I had my nose cauterized when i was 8 years old. im now 43, n haveing nose bleeds again. what should i do?
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See ENT: For small nose bleeds, gently blow your nose and then pinch your nose , low, just behind the nasal tip for 10 minutes. If you've had recurrent bleeds go see an ENT and have the area cauterized. If it's mild I use silver nitrate. If there is a large vessel i numb it with an injection and use an electrical cautery. Not an awful procedure, and it beats going to the er in the middle of the night.
Answered 8/16/2017
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