A 39-year-old male asked:
nasal polyps can cause nose bleeding?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
Yes: Nasal polyps can bleed. You should consider an ENT evaluation and possible removal of the polyps.
5216 viewsAnswered Feb 4, 2020

Dr. Bernstein Joel answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 60 years experience
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.
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