Nosebleed
Nosebleed
Nosebleeds usually aren't a sign of anything serious, and you can often treat them at home.
During a nosebleed, blood flows from one or both nostrils. It can be heavy or light, and can last from a few seconds to 15 minutes or more.
How to stop a nosebleed
To stop a nosebleed:
- Sit down at a table, lean forward, and firmly pinch the soft part of your nose, just above your nostrils, for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
- Lean forward and breathe through your mouth. Spit out any blood that collects in your throat or mouth into a bowl. Do not swallow any blood.
- Place an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables, covered by a towel, on your forehead or the back of your neck.
- Stay upright or seated rather than lying down, to reduce the blood pressure in the blood vessels of your nose and help reduce further bleeding.
If the bleeding eventually stops, you usually won't need to seek medical advice. But in some cases, you may need further treatment from your doctor or in hospital.
Common Symptoms
Symptom information is not available for this condition yet.
Emergency Warning Signs
Go to A&E or call 999 if:
- the bleeding lasts more than 20 minutes
- the bleeding is heavy and you have lost a lot of blood
- you are having trouble breathing
- you feel weak or dizzy
- you swallow a large amount of blood and it makes you vomit
- the nosebleed started after a serious injury, such as a car crash
Speak to your GP practice if:
- you are taking a blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulant) such as warfarin
- you have a condition that stops your blood clotting properly, such as haemophilia
- you have symptoms of anaemia such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath and a pale complexion
- a child under 2 has a nosebleed
- you keep getting nosebleeds that come and go
If your GP practice is closed, phone 111.
⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
⚠️ These medicines are commonly used for confirmed diagnoses of this condition. This is NOT a recommendation or prescription. Treatment must be determined by your doctor.
No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
When to See a Doctor
When to get medical advice
Go to A&E or phone 999 if:
- the bleeding continues for longer than 20 minutes
- the bleeding is heavy and you’ve lost a lot of blood
- you’re having difficulty breathing
- you’re feeling weak or dizzy
- you swallow a large amount of blood that makes you vomit
- the nosebleed developed after a serious injury, such as a car crash
Speak to your GP practice if:
- you’re taking a blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulant) such as warfarin
- you have a condition that means your blood cannot clot properly, such as haemophilia
- you have symptoms of anaemia such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath and a pale complexion
- a child under 2 has a nosebleed
- you have nosebleeds that come and go regularly
If your GP practice is closed, phone 111.
Causes
Nosebleed কেন হয়?
নাকের ভেতরের রক্তনালিগুলো খুবই নরম ও সূক্ষ্ম, তাই সহজেই আঘাত পেয়ে রক্তপাত শুরু হতে পারে।
Nosebleed-এর সাধারণ কারণগুলোর মধ্যে রয়েছে:
- নাক খোঁটা
- খুব জোরে নাক ঝাড়া
- সম্প্রতি মদ্যপান করা
- নাকে সামান্য আঘাত লাগা
- আবহাওয়া বা তাপমাত্রার পরিবর্তনের কারণে নাকের ভেতরটা শুকিয়ে ফেটে যাওয়া
কখনও কখনও নাকের ভেতরে আরও গভীরে থাকা রক্তনালি থেকেও রক্তপাত হতে পারে। এর পেছনে কারণ হতে পারে মাথায় আঘাত, সম্প্রতি নাকের কোনো অস্ত্রোপচার, অথবা ধমনি শক্ত হয়ে যাওয়া (atherosclerosis)।
কাদের Nosebleed বেশি হয়?
Nosebleed খুবই সাধারণ একটি সমস্যা। প্রায় প্রত্যেকের জীবনেই মাঝেমধ্যে এটা হয়। যে কারও নাক দিয়ে রক্ত পড়তে পারে, তবে নিচের মানুষদের মধ্যে এটা তুলনামূলক বেশি দেখা যায়:
- ২ থেকে ১০ বছর বয়সী শিশু
- বয়স্ক মানুষ
- গর্ভবতী নারী
- যারা রক্ত পাতলা করার ওষুধ খান, যেমন aspirin বা anticoagulant জাতীয় ওষুধ (যেমন warfarin)
- যাদের রক্ত জমাট বাঁধায় সমস্যা আছে, যেমন haemophilia
Treatment
If you go to see a doctor or visit the hospital because of a nosebleed, they will check you carefully to understand how serious it is and what may have caused it. This can include:
- looking inside your nose
- checking your pulse and blood pressure
- doing some blood tests
- asking you about any other symptoms you're having
If it's needed, your doctor will talk to you about further treatment options. For example, you might be given a nasal ointment, or the doctor may seal off the blood vessel that's bleeding (a process called cautery), or use nasal packing to help stop the bleeding.
Prevention
You can help prevent nosebleeds by making a few simple changes to your daily habits.
Do
- avoid picking your nose, and keep your fingernails short
- blow your nose as gently and as little as possible
- keep the air in your home humid
- wear head protection during activities where your nose or head could get hit or injured
- always follow the instructions that come with nasal decongestants, since using them too much can bring on nosebleeds
If you keep getting nosebleeds and can't seem to prevent them, talk to your doctor.