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I have frequent and heavy bloody noses. is this normal or should i be concerned? ever since i was little i have had frequent and heavy bloody noses. usually my mom and i could stop them by pinching the bridge of my nose and putting ice on it. i never we

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Epistaxis : Epistaxis or bloody noses can be caused by a variety of things and is worth having it looked into by and ear, nose and throat doctor (otolaryngologist). They can place a scope (small camera) into your nose and see why you are having the nose bleeds. They may even be able to stop them from happening. In the meantime, here are a few nose bleed tips. If your nose starts to bleed, pinch the soft part of your nose below the bridge, not the bridge to stop the bleeding. Now keep pinching for 5 minutes. Set a timer or look at a watch because it will feel like forever. And no peeking! that will stop 95% of all nosebleeds. Legal disclaimer: I am providing this general and basic information as a public service and my response to this question does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship. For any additional information, advice, or specific concerns, please speak with your own physician. The information provided is current as of the date of the answer entry.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Nazhat Sharma answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Nose bleed: Fragile nasal blood vessels. Get them seen and cauterize s. Get p checked and nose ruled out for growth or polyps ets.

Answered 3/10/2013

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