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What Could Cause Frequent Clotted Bleeding From The Nose At 20th Week Of Pregnancy?
Question: Hi,
i am 20 week pregnant. i cleaned cooker with blade coverd with plastic.realised small pice started melting. internet wrote it is danger for fetus. Is it true? some days ago i saw some clotted blood from nose when i used tissue,after i used again and it was light watery blood ,not too much just some. from than when i use tissue clotted blood coming from my nose (6~8 times a day). before pregnancy i had similar time to time but from 5 days ago i saw it everyday and every time. i saw if nose is bleeding is normal while pregnancy but it is not simple bleeding. is it normal while pregnancy?
Thanks a lot
i am 20 week pregnant. i cleaned cooker with blade coverd with plastic.realised small pice started melting. internet wrote it is danger for fetus. Is it true? some days ago i saw some clotted blood from nose when i used tissue,after i used again and it was light watery blood ,not too much just some. from than when i use tissue clotted blood coming from my nose (6~8 times a day). before pregnancy i had similar time to time but from 5 days ago i saw it everyday and every time. i saw if nose is bleeding is normal while pregnancy but it is not simple bleeding. is it normal while pregnancy?
Thanks a lot
Brief Answer:
Can be due to dry nasal membranes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Mild bleeding from the nose during pregnancy is normal. The commonest cause of a persistent nose bleeding is a dry nose. This is common in dry climates or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters.
Other causes may include allergic rhinitis, certain medicines like Aspirin, upper respiratory infections, hypertension, alcohol abuse etc.
I suggest you to get an appointment from your ENT surgeon for proper diagnosis and further treatment. Till then use nasal saline drops to keep the nasal mucosa moist. Pinch all the soft parts of the nose together between your thumb and index finger if there is any bleeding. You can also lubricate your nose with A & D ointment, Mentholatum, Polysporin/Neosporin ointment, or Vaseline.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
OBGYN
Can be due to dry nasal membranes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Mild bleeding from the nose during pregnancy is normal. The commonest cause of a persistent nose bleeding is a dry nose. This is common in dry climates or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters.
Other causes may include allergic rhinitis, certain medicines like Aspirin, upper respiratory infections, hypertension, alcohol abuse etc.
I suggest you to get an appointment from your ENT surgeon for proper diagnosis and further treatment. Till then use nasal saline drops to keep the nasal mucosa moist. Pinch all the soft parts of the nose together between your thumb and index finger if there is any bleeding. You can also lubricate your nose with A & D ointment, Mentholatum, Polysporin/Neosporin ointment, or Vaseline.
I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
OBGYN
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