Nosebleed should do, how to handle it properly?

Both adults and children can get nosebleeds. So what are the causes of nosebleeds and how to treat them when they have nosebleeds. Let’s find out more with lassho.edu.vn through the following article!

Learn about nosebleeds

What is a nosebleed?

Nosebleeds or nosebleeds occur when the blood vessels in the nose are damaged. This damage leads to bleeding from the inside of the nose. And nosebleeds are classified into anterior nosebleeds and posterior nosebleeds. About 60% of the population may experience a nosebleed once in a lifetime.

What is a nosebleed?

Causes of nosebleeds

Nosebleeds are injuries that can have many causes, one of which can be:

• Dry air makes your nasal membranes more susceptible to dryness, which can lead to bleeding and infection.
• Due to trauma, you can pick your nose with your hand or be hit directly on the nose, such as in the case of a fall, an accident, for example.
• In case you see a nose bleed on one side and have pus, you should think of a foreign body in the nose.
• Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract: flu, sinusitis.. leading to rhinitis, nosebleed.
• Have blood diseases such as blood clotting disorders.
• Deviated nasal septum , aneurysm.
• In addition , some medications also have side effects that cause nosebleeds such as warfarin and heparin (anticoagulants), aspirin, nasal sprays, etc.
• In some cases of nosebleeds but with no known cause, the blood suddenly flows and stops on its own.

There are many causes of nosebleeds

Who often suffers from nosebleeds?

Children often suffer from nosebleeds , the causes that make children prone to nosebleeds can be allergies, colds, sinus infections, dry nose or other effects such as turning the nose too hard, and smash,…

In addition, it can also be caused by birth when the child is born with an abnormally developed nasal structure.

Who often suffers from nosebleeds?

What should I do when I have a nosebleed?

Medical consultation from Master, Doctor Vu Huu Thang – Emergency Resuscitation Doctor – Emergency Resuscitation Department – Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital can give first aid to people with nosebleeds as follows:

How to give first aid to people with nosebleeds

What to do when a nosebleed?

When you see a nosebleed, you need to determine the cause, if it is not an emergency, you can follow these steps:

Step 1 Keep an upright sitting position with your head slightly forward and absolutely do not tilt your head back, as doing so may cause blood to flow through the trachea/throat causing choking.

Step 2 Use your thumb and index finger to clamp both nostrils tightly for about 10 to 15 minutes , breathe through the mouth. Thanks to the pressure exerted from the hand on the bleeding point, the bleeding will stop.

If the bleeding has not stopped, repeat the above action one more time.

Step 3 When you see that the bleeding has stopped, a small ice pack can be placed on the nose to reduce pain and swelling. However, it should be noted that after a nosebleed for a few hours, do not pick or blow your nose, and stay away from irritants such as cigarette smoke.

Step 4If the bleeding comes back, blow your nose vigorously to remove the clot that is still in your nose. Then use a nasal spray containing oxymetazoline (Afrin), spray in both nostrils. Then perform first aid as step 1 and quickly go to the hospital for a timely examination.

What to do after nosebleed?

After a nosebleed, you should keep a few things in mind:

• Not picking your nose often will irritate the nasal membranes, causing further bleeding.
• Do not blow your nose vigorously for 24 hours after a nosebleed.
• Ice packs should be applied to the nose to help relieve pain and inflammation, but avoid leaving it on for more than 10 minutes.
• Avoid keeping your head down for too long because it will put pressure on, causing the nosebleed to continue flowing. In addition, you should not exercise vigorously for 1-2 days!

What to do after nosebleed?

Reference: What to do with a nosebleed, how to handle it?

How to prevent nosebleeds

• Always keep the nasal mucosa moist , especially in dry weather (lack of moisture), you can use saline spray to both clean the nose and help protect the nasal mucosa.
• Eat a lot of green vegetables, fruits, especially orange juice because they contain flavonoids that help prevent blood vessel rupture, thereby reducing the risk of nosebleeds.

How to prevent nosebleeds

• Do not pick your nose, with young children, they should cut their nails neatly to avoid hurting the nose.
• People with normal nosebleeds will be less dangerous and will stop on their own, but in case of frequent (two or more times in a week), you should see a doctor to find out the cause and soon have a direction. nosebleed treatment.

Hopefully, through this article, you will understand the causes and remedies for nosebleeds as well as how to prevent nosebleeds.

Source: Vinmec

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