Nosebleed
General HealthNosebleed (epistaxis) is common, usually harmless, and usually from a small blood vessel in the front part of the nasal septum (the wall between the nostrils). Most stop on their own or with simple first aid.
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3:42ముక్కు నుండి రక్తస్రావం ఎలా ఆపాలి?| Bleeding Nose/ Nosebleed in Telugu | Dr Pradeep Devineni
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4:47नाक से खून आवे खातिर फर्स्ट एड | Bleeding Nose / Nosebleed in Bhojpuri | Dr Sonu Kumar Singh
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3:43Nosebleed: How to Treat? | Blood from Nose (Epistaxis) | Dr Ingita Bhardwaj
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12:03ନାକରୁ ରକ୍ତ ପଡ଼ିଲେ କ'ଣ କରିବେ? | Nosebleed (Epistaxis) in Odia | Dr Diptiman Baliarsingh
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5:22How to stop Nosebleed? | First Aid for Nose Bleeding | Epistaxis/ Blood from Nose | Dr Krishna Vora
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4:53மூக்கில் இரத்தப்போக்கு காரணமாக | Bleeding Nose / Epistaxis in Tamil | Dr Suba Jothi Kumar
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5:51नाक से खून आने पर तुरंत करें यह उपाए | Nose Bleeding in Hindi | Epistaxis | Dr Shweta K Mahajan
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8:05ନାକରୁ ରକ୍ତସ୍ରାବ: କେମିତି ଭଲ ହେବ? | Nasal Bleeding/ Epistaxis in Odia | Dr Satyabrata Dash
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2:49नाक से खून आना कितना खतरनाक है? | First Aid for Nose Bleeding in Hindi | Causes | Dr Nitika Mehta
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About Nosebleed
About this summary: Written by Swasthya Plus for Indian readers, using NHS (UK) as a reference source. For personal guidance, please consult a qualified Health Expert.
Nosebleed (epistaxis) is common, usually harmless, and usually from a small blood vessel in the front part of the nasal septum (the wall between the nostrils). Most stop on their own or with simple first aid.
Common causes
- Dry air — heated or air-conditioned rooms
- Nose picking
- Forceful blowing of the nose
- Minor injury to the nose
- Upper respiratory infections, allergies, sinusitis
- Dry nasal lining from decongestant overuse
- High altitude
- Weather extremes — Indian winters (dry cold north) and air-conditioning both contribute
Less commonly: high blood pressure (usually doesn't cause nosebleeds but may prolong them), bleeding disorders, blood thinners, liver or kidney disease, tumours of the nose or sinuses.
First aid
- Sit up and lean FORWARD (not backwards) — this prevents blood from running down the throat and causing nausea or vomiting
- Pinch the soft part of the nose firmly (just below the bony bridge) between thumb and forefinger
- Hold for 10-15 minutes without letting go to check
- Breathe through the mouth
- Apply a cold pack to the bridge of the nose if you have one
- Avoid blowing, sniffing, or picking the nose for a few hours afterwards
- Spit out any blood that comes into the mouth; swallowing can cause nausea
When to see a doctor
- Bleeding that doesn't stop after 20 minutes of continuous pressure
- Very heavy bleeding
- Nosebleeds that recur frequently
- Nosebleed after a significant injury
- Bleeding with other symptoms — bruising elsewhere, unexplained bleeding from gums, severe headache, weakness
- Nosebleeds in someone on blood thinners (warfarin, apixaban) or with a bleeding disorder
- In small children with frequent nosebleeds — the doctor may cauterise a prominent vessel
Prevention
- Keep the air humid at home (especially in dry winters or air-conditioned rooms)
- Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly or a saline gel to the inside of the nose
- Saline nasal sprays — inexpensive and effective
- Treat allergies to reduce sneezing and nose blowing
- Don't pick the nose — trim nails on young children
Reference source: NHS (UK)