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Why is my snot always bloody? not a little blood, sometimes all that comes out is blood and looks like clots, but i don't have nose bleeds ever.

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Dr. Mark Loury answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Several possibilitie: Bloody clots without active bleeding may be from dryness, sinus or nasal infection, septal perforation, or tumors. If it just from one side then imwould be especially concerned and would get an ENT evaluation.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Why is my snot always bloody? not a little blood, sometimes all that comes out is blood and looks like clots, but i don't have nose bleeds ever.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Loury answered

Dr Alves agreed

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