A member asked:

My boyfriend and his father get horrible nose bleeds once or 2xs a yr 4 no reason. is this just hereditary?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It would need to be: Evaluated to provide a more accurate response as to why they have nose bleeds. 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. >>.

Answered 10/23/2017

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