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How Can Bleeding From The Capillary Vein On Face Be Stopped?

Posted on Sat, 4 Mar 2017

Question: my husband is having problems stopping a bleding from a capillary of vein on his face

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Apply sustained pressure for 5 minutes

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Sometimes fragile small blood vessels can bleed profusely in elderly people due to loss of supporting tissue. Applying sustained Pressure for 5 minutes will stop bleeding.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (24 minutes later)

Thank you What if bleeding still occurs

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. If it does not stop, go to emergency room

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Most likely it will stop. If it doesn't, go to emergency room for local therapy and pressure dressing.
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D