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What You Need to Know
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Nosebleeds or epistaxis Do you sometimes get a nosebleed? Don’t panic! Most of the time it is a minor problem, and with a few simple steps healing happens quickly. What you should know The nasal septum is especially rich in very fine blood vessels that bleed easily under certain conditions. Causes - Blowing your nose too hard, local irritation, picking your nose (especially in children), dry air, or a blow to the face. - Sometimes a spike in blood pressure (have your blood pressure checked!). And more rarely: - clotting disorders, or problems caused by certain medicines such as anticoagulants or blood thinners (antiplatelet drugs); - a vascular disease or a deformity of the nasal cavities. What not to do Do not self-medicate; see your doctor promptly if: - the bleeding is heavy or lasts more than 20 minutes; - the bleeding follows a head or nose injury, or is caused by a foreign body in the nose. Do not continue self-medication; see your doctor within 48 hours if you take anticoagulants or blood thinners (aspirin), if there are clotting problems in your family, or if the bleeding recurs three or four times in 2 days. Good practices If you are prone to nosebleeds Keep indoor humidity at a proper level in winter (bowls of water on radiators). Moisten your nasal septum regularly with saline solution. If you are bleeding - Tilt your head slightly forward (to avoid swallowing blood). - Pinch your nose firmly between thumb and index finger for 5 to 10 minutes (breathing through your mouth). - If that is not enough, gently insert into the affected nostril a cotton wick soaked in 10-volume hydrogen peroxide and leave it in place (but for no more than 24 hours). - Remove the wick gently once the bleeding has stopped. Let the clot come away on its own (otherwise the bleeding may start again!). Medicines There is no medicine that stops a nosebleed. However, you can use a medical device based on calcium alginate, such as STOP HEMO®, or gelatin, such as BLOXANG®. 66 Nosebleed treatment