Causes

• Dryness 

• Nose picking 

• Blowing nose with force 

• Use of medications, like aspirin 

• Introducing objects into nose         (mostly children) 

• Injuries 

• Allergies 

• Infections 

• High BP 

• Atherosclerosis 

• Blood-clotting disorders 

• Use of cocaine 

Symptoms

• Bleeding from nose 

• Sometimes bleeding from ears/mouth too 

Types

a. Anterior Nosebleed 

• Affects lower part of wall that separates nostrils 

• The wall or septum contains blood vessels 

• These can be broken by blow to nose/fingernail 

• The bleeding starts from front of nose 

• It flows outward when patient is sitting/standing 

• Occurs during dry season/harsh winter 

b. Posterior Nosebleed 

• The bleeding starts deep within the nose 

• It flows down the back of the mouth & throat 

• This happens even when the person is sitting/standing 

• Occurs in old people/those with high BP/injuries 

• This type of bleeding is severe/ requires medical help 

Treatment

• If your nose bleeds,

• Sit down and lean forward 

• Using your thumb & index finger, squeeze soft part of nose 

• This part is between end of nose and the bridge of nose 

• Continue holding till bleeding stops- 

• Do not stop in-between 

• If bleeding continues, hold for another 10 minutes 

• If the patient is a child, divert attention by TV/Stories 

• Avoid picking, blowing or rubbing nose for 2 days 

• Place an ice pack on the bridge of nose 

Consult a Doctor

If,

• The bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes

• The bleeding is caused by an injury 

• You get nosebleeds often

Prevention 

• Keep fingernails short

• Quit smoking

• Open your mouth while sneezing

• Use a humidifier at night in case of dry weather