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Hello Doctor, I Am Getting Blood In My Right Nose
Question: Hello Doctor, I am getting blood in my right nose from past couple of days, initially I thought it's for the over heating of body since its continued for couple days now. could you please suggest what should be my best options if I need to visit a doctor whom should I need to get in touch I meant speciality.
Brief Answer:
different possible causes, an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
An ENT ?(ear, nose and throat) doctor would be the specialist that would be able to diagnose and treat you.
Nose bleeds (epitaxis), has different possible causes.
It can be related to the nose itself or due to general causes. General causes typically however, would affect both nostrils. General causes include: (1)high blood pressure,
(2)liver or kidney disease,
(3)blood disorders,
(4)related to medication
(5)cold environment
Causes related to the nose itself are:(1) trauma to the nose,
(2)history of allergies,
(3) infection (eg a cough or cold),
(4)improper use of nasal sprays,
(5)abnormal formation of blood vessels in the nose,
(6)mass in the nose,
(7)abnormality of the septum in the nose
In most persons, the bleeding is not due to a serious cause. If it continues then you can consider seeing an ENT specialist for assessment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
different possible causes, an ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
An ENT ?(ear, nose and throat) doctor would be the specialist that would be able to diagnose and treat you.
Nose bleeds (epitaxis), has different possible causes.
It can be related to the nose itself or due to general causes. General causes typically however, would affect both nostrils. General causes include: (1)high blood pressure,
(2)liver or kidney disease,
(3)blood disorders,
(4)related to medication
(5)cold environment
Causes related to the nose itself are:(1) trauma to the nose,
(2)history of allergies,
(3) infection (eg a cough or cold),
(4)improper use of nasal sprays,
(5)abnormal formation of blood vessels in the nose,
(6)mass in the nose,
(7)abnormality of the septum in the nose
In most persons, the bleeding is not due to a serious cause. If it continues then you can consider seeing an ENT specialist for assessment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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