Why do I keep getting nosebleeds?!
Question: I keep gettingnose bleeds on the right side of my nose! They are really annoying and they keep me from doing fun and everyday things. I am about 14, if it matters. I have gotten the right side of my nose cauterized twice now, and it doesn't make a difference for me. I get them bad, but they usually don't last long. My longest nosebleed was about 30 minutes. But they are usually about 2-5 minutes. They don't happen at a certain time, just anytime. Please tell me the following:
? Why could this be happening (I have a lot of allergies to outdoors things such as pollen.)
? Is there a medical term for it?
? Do most people have this problem?
? Do you have this problem?
If you only know an answer to one of the questions that would help too!
Thanks!
Answers: I keep gettingnose bleeds on the right side of my nose! They are really annoying and they keep me from doing fun and everyday things. I am about 14, if it matters. I have gotten the right side of my nose cauterized twice now, and it doesn't make a difference for me. I get them bad, but they usually don't last long. My longest nosebleed was about 30 minutes. But they are usually about 2-5 minutes. They don't happen at a certain time, just anytime. Please tell me the following:
? Why could this be happening (I have a lot of allergies to outdoors things such as pollen.)
? Is there a medical term for it?
? Do most people have this problem?
? Do you have this problem?
If you only know an answer to one of the questions that would help too!
Thanks!
I too have had problems with nosebleeds for years and know how annoying they are. The last time I had a bout of nosebleeds I went to an urgent care facility. They told me that I needed to use a saline spray up my nose several times a day (to keep your nose from drying out). The doc also said to temporarily use a nasal decongestant spray, such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine to constrict blood vessels right after a nosebleed stops. He said to basically not blow my nose and limit Advil/asprin intake. Following this advice has helped me to control my nosebleeds a lot.
Here is some more information for you to read:
Epistaxis is the relatively common occurrence of hemorrhage from the nose, usually noticed when the blood drains out through the nostrils. There are two types: anterior (the most common), and posterior (less common, more likely to require medical attention).
Nosebleeds can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out and crack. This is common in dry climates, or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters. People are more susceptible to bleeding if they are taking medications which prevent normal blood clotting [warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, or any anti-inflammatory medication]. The incidence of nosebleeds is higher during the colder winter months when upper respiratory infections are more frequent, and the temperature and humidity fluctuate more dramatically. In addition, changes from a bitter cold outside environment to a warm, dry, heated home results in drying and changes in the nose which will make it more susceptible to bleeding. Nosebleeds also occur in hot dry climates with low humidity, or when there is a change in the seasons.
Hope this helps!
My son get them because of his allergies. He will coat the inside of his nose with petroleum jelly. It works for him...give it a try if you haven't already.