A member asked:

I have really bad random bloody noses. what could be the reason behind them?

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Nasal anatomy: Bloody noses are very common especially in people who have septal deviations or enlarged superficial blood vessels in the very front of their noses. It is a simple thing for an ENT doctor to fix. Contact an ENT doctor and they should be able to cauterize it quite easily and solve your problem.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Common: Epistaxis is common in everyone. 80% of people experience this in their lives. A common cause is dry, hot air like inside the home in the winter causing nasal dryness and crusting. The nasal tissue cracks and bleeds easily. Treatment includes humidification of the air, and nasal moisturizing with a variety of otc nasal saline gels or mist spray. It's not a major health hazard, but should see md.

Answered 12/10/2013

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