A member asked:

I got a little nosebleed after an early run, very rare. 1 nostril, stopped after wiping. i've been congested lately, a little dehydrated. cause?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nose bleed reasons:: nasal congestion or nasal dryness, ^ blood pressure, excessive use of decongestants, being at ^ altitude, trauma to nose, nose picking, or blowing the nose hard. Bacterial & viral infections can ^ risk as well as bleeding disorders. Recurrent nose bleeds may be due to broken vessel in the nose. Alcohol / cocaine abuse can cause nose bleeds, as can tumors.

Answered 5/12/2017

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