🩸Nosebleeds are caused by disruption of blood vessels in the nasal mucosa.
👃Common triggers of nosebleeds include nose picking, colds, sinusitis, trauma, and coagulation disorders.
💪Management of nosebleeds involves sitting up, tilting the head forward, and squeezing the nostrils together.
❗Severe or recurrent nosebleeds may require further investigation for underlying causes.
🏥Treatment options for severe nosebleeds include nasal packing or nasal cautery.
What causes nosebleeds?
—Nosebleeds can be caused by nose picking, colds, sinusitis, trauma, weather changes, coagulation disorders, anticoagulant medications, tumors, and cocaine use.
How can I manage a nosebleed at home?
—To manage a nosebleed, sit up, tilt the head forward, and squeeze the nostrils together for 10 to 15 minutes. Spit out any blood instead of swallowing it.
When should I seek medical help for a nosebleed?
—You should seek medical help if the nosebleed does not stop after 10 to 15 minutes, if there is severe bleeding from both nostrils, or if you are hemodynamically unstable.
What are the treatment options for severe nosebleeds?
—Treatment options for severe nosebleeds include nasal packing using nasal tampons or inflatable packs, and nasal cautery using silver nitrate sticks.
Can nosebleeds be a sign of an underlying health condition?
—Yes, recurrent or severe nosebleeds may indicate an underlying health condition such as coagulation disorders.
00:33Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, occur when blood vessels in the nasal mucosa are disrupted.
01:20Common triggers of nosebleeds include nose picking, colds, sinusitis, trauma, weather changes, and coagulation disorders.
03:12Management of nosebleeds involves sitting up, tilting the head forward, and squeezing the nostrils together.
03:53Severe or recurrent nosebleeds may require further investigation for underlying causes.
04:18Treatment options for severe nosebleeds include nasal packing or nasal cautery.
