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Nasal polyps can cause nose bleeding?
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Yes: Nasal polyps can bleed. You should consider an ENT evaluation and possible removal of the polyps.
Answered 2/4/2020
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Rarely: Unlike the normal nasal mucosa, which is rich in blood supply, a nasal polyps is usually poorly vascular and rarely if ever bleeds. If you have nasal polyposis and believe your are bleeding from them, see an ENT doctor ASAP.
Answered 3/7/2020
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