Do you regularly suffer from a nosebleed? That is of course not only very inconvenient, but also annoying, especially if you do not know what causes it. A nosebleed can have several causes. We have described 5 possible causes for you and the way in which you can stop your nosebleed.
If you often suffer from a nosebleed, it may be because of the change in temperature. Especially in winter and early spring you are exposed to dry, warm air inside and dry, cold air outside. Just as your lips can crack, so can your nose become dry and crack, and thus start to bleed. In the summer you can also suffer from this thanks to air conditioning and fans that dry out your nose.
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If you blow your nose excessively during a cold or allergy attack or for whatever reason often stick your finger in your nose, there is a good chance that you will suffer from a nosebleed. It is probably mainly some bloody tissue that comes out of your nose than a running nosebleed. Therefore, regardless of the situation, try to touch your nose as little as possible all the time and look for other solutions. For example, go steaming when you have a cold or discuss your allergy with your doctor.
Not only regularly blowing your nose because of an allergy can cause a nosebleed, some allergy medication can also dry out your mouth and nose and thus result in a nosebleed. Certain nasal sprays are great for treating allergies, but if used incorrectly, they can lead to a nosebleed. Therefore, try to avoid spraying the spray up to the center of your nose, as this can irritate your septum. Keep your head upright and use your opposite hand on the nostril you are injecting into. Point the spray straight back and inhale slowly as you spray.
Not only allergy medications can cause nosebleeds, some other medications can also have this effect. For example, think of blood thinners, but also aspirin. Have you just started taking certain medication and are you suddenly experiencing frequent nosebleeds? Then discuss this with your doctor, who can then look at alternatives with you.
It does not happen often, but it could be a cause if you often suffer from a nosebleed:a blood vessel abnormality. An abnormality called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) — also known as Rendu-Osler-Weber disease — can prevent some blood vessels from developing fully, making you more likely to bleed. One of the most common symptoms of this condition is a frequent nosebleed. Do you doubt whether there might be more to it than a change in the weather or an allergy? Then go to your doctor to be sure to investigate this.
Those regular nosebleeds are of course very annoying… Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can stop your nose from bleeding.
1. Pinch your nose :Use your thumb and forefinger to pinch your nostrils closed for 10 to 15 minutes. In the meantime, don't let go to check if it has already stopped, because then the blood may not have had enough time to clot and you can start again. Also, don't lean back, this can make you nauseous.
2. Use nasal spray :Always keep nasal spray handy. A nasal spray can not only help you fight colds and allergies, but also stop a nosebleed. The spray causes the blood vessels to constrict, which reduces bleeding. It is not the intention that you use the spray in the long term, because that can be harmful. Use it for a maximum of three days and, if it still doesn't stop, go to your doctor.
3. Use ice :Ice can also help constrict your blood vessels. Wrap some ice in a piece of kitchen paper and hold it up to your nose.
