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What Causes Painful Sores In The Nostril?
Question: i have had a sore in my nostril for about 10-12 days it appears to be way back and coming down to floor of nostril, bloody and also the right nostril has had a bit of blood in my mucus.
Brief Answer:
Nasal endoscopy and CT scan is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of nasal polyps and/or deviated septum is high.
There issues can occasionally cause bloody nasal discharge.
It's advisable to get a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses to decide further course of action.
Likewise a nasal endoscopy is also required to document bleeding lesions if any.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Meanwhile, I prescribe oral pills tab Levocetrizine one pill a day and AUGMENTIN antibiotic for 3 days.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
Nasal endoscopy and CT scan is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam
I can certainly understand your concern.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of nasal polyps and/or deviated septum is high.
There issues can occasionally cause bloody nasal discharge.
It's advisable to get a CT scan of the paranasal sinuses to decide further course of action.
Likewise a nasal endoscopy is also required to document bleeding lesions if any.
Further management if any is largely based on test results.
Meanwhile, I prescribe oral pills tab Levocetrizine one pill a day and AUGMENTIN antibiotic for 3 days.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these pills to you.
Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.
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