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Suggest Treatment For Nose Bleeding

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Posted on Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Question: My nose has been bleeding for over an hour, I scratched the inside. I need to stop the bleeding soon.
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Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
nasal bleeding is expected to stop within half an hours time

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query,

I have read through your query and I would suggest you to do the following:
- sit upright and tilt your head upwards slightly
- pinch over the nose where your nostrils are continuously, for 15-30 minutes
- place ice pack over the bony prominence of your nose for 15- 20 minutes
- you are not advised to take any of the medicines- aspirin or any other pain killers

The nasal bleeding is expected to stop within an hour's time.

If you are on medication like aspirin for any other medical condition, I would suggest you to visit the ER for a proper nasal packing with epinephrine which is done by the physician for proper hemostasis.

In future, if you may experience any dryness which results in scratching or picking the nose, I would suggest you to use any nasal sprays to prevent dryness.

Hope I have answered to your query,
Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close and accept

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Suggest Treatment For Nose Bleeding

Brief Answer: nasal bleeding is expected to stop within half an hours time Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query, I have read through your query and I would suggest you to do the following: - sit upright and tilt your head upwards slightly - pinch over the nose where your nostrils are continuously, for 15-30 minutes - place ice pack over the bony prominence of your nose for 15- 20 minutes - you are not advised to take any of the medicines- aspirin or any other pain killers The nasal bleeding is expected to stop within an hour's time. If you are on medication like aspirin for any other medical condition, I would suggest you to visit the ER for a proper nasal packing with epinephrine which is done by the physician for proper hemostasis. In future, if you may experience any dryness which results in scratching or picking the nose, I would suggest you to use any nasal sprays to prevent dryness. Hope I have answered to your query, Please feel free to discuss further or else kindly close and accept Regards