This post is out to Kaylen.
Previously, a question was asked to Giv2Cure about the symptom of nosebleed and if she should worry about it.
After much research, we can tell you that there is not much to worry about. According to MedicineNet.com, it is common for bloody nose to occur in dry climates, and may occur more frequently during the winter season. This is because the nose, being it "situated in a vulnerable position", contains lots of blood vessels (MedicineNet). During dry times, the nasal tissues can become very dry and cause cracks and to take place, including the development of crusts. It was stated that nose bleeds can occur out of nowhere and with no apparent pain, which I am sure many of you have experienced before.
You can follow the same article through this url:
http://www.medicinenet.com/bloody_nose/symptoms.htm
Somethings that I have tried are as follows: (Please do not try them yourself without prior approval from a Professional Family Physician).
1) When blowing your nose during dry seasons (winter), make sure your nose is moist--try gently sniffing up warm tap water to moisten up the area, yet avoid vigorous sniffing which will cause a burn up the nose--and then blow gently into the tissue.
2) From experience, if the nose begins to bleed, do not apply pressure if the nose is completely dry and stuffed with dry mucous up the nose; doing this may lead to more profuse bleeding. Simply plug the nostril with rolled up toilet tissue, leaving an end sticking out that would be long enough to safely pull back out after bleeding stops. CAUTION: Do not simply ball up the toilet tissue, because it may be hard to pull it back out when bleeding stops. Otherwise, blow it out through the nostril.
3) Another trick I've learned that works every time is to lean your head into to sink and pat the back of your neck with cold tap water. This will eventually stop the bleeding.
See you next time,
Kerry Xiong
Giv2Cure
