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Hi i'm 6 weeks pregnant and i've had 4 nose bleeds in 5 days should i be concerened?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Epistaxis: Pregnancy leads to change in you estrogen level and can lead to nasal congestion and dilation of septal blood vessels and bleeding. See an ENT doctor for office cauterization.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Vasaline: Bleeds can often be prevented using the tip of a finger to apply a small amount of petroleum jelly just inside (no further in than 1/2cm!) the septum (middle part) of your nose each night before bed and again in the morning. A nose bleed that doesn't stop after 10 minutes despite gentle pinching of the nose in a seated position with head tilted forward slightly is a reason to be seen promptly.

Answered 8/17/2015

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