A member asked:

My nose has been bleeding since last night. what can i do to stop it fast?

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Medical check up: If your bleeding is still going on, you should go see an ENT specialist. The best place to get one quickly is in n ER of a major hospital. I am surprised that you have ongoing bleeding for nearly 24 hours and you have not sought medical attention. This is an Emergency unless the bleeding has stopped on its own already.

Answered 10/26/2016

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Epistaxis: The most effective way to stop most nose bleeds is to sit upright and pinch both sides of the front of your nose for five solid minutes without letting go. This stops the bleeding if it's in the front portion of the nose . If this maneuver is unsuccessful, go to the emergency room where cauterization may be done. At times a nasal pack may be necessary. Posterior bleeds are more severe. Require spe

Answered 11/5/2020

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Nose bleed: Please go to ER now may need to cauterize or pack the nose. Nose bleeds from friability due to inflammation from inflection/allergy or from picking or cocaine or autoimune process. usually one closes the nares and breathes through the mouth for 15 minutes. To prevent friability from allergy infection use vasoline inside tip 2 x a day. But if bleeding since last night go to ER NOW.

Answered 10/26/2016

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Pinch: Try spraying with afrin, then pinching nose gently in upright seated position for about ten minutes.

Answered 10/31/2016

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