can nosebleeds be a sign of something serious?
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Nosebleeds aren't usually serious. However, frequent or heavy nosebleeds may indicate more serious health problems, such as high blood pressure or a blood clotting disorder, and should be checked. Excessive bleeding over a prolonged period of time can also lead to further problems such as anaemia.
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Nosebleeds are also known as Epistaxis. Nosebleeds are more common in preadolescent children (tweeners) and younger geriatrics. Specific to females, epistaxis may also increase around menopause. However, recurrent nosebleeds can occur around the monthly menses, regardless of age.
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4. Heavy alcohol use. Drinking heavily can contribute to the risk of nocturnal nosebleeds in two ways. First, alcohol interferes with the activity of the blood's platelets, which are the cells that cause blood to clot.
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They can be caused by: an injury or broken nose. high blood pressure. conditions that affect the blood vessels or how the blood clots.
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You may experience an increased chance for bleeding including bleeding from your gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, or dark stools.
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It's OK if boogers are bloody or discolored. That usually doesn't mean anything bad. We have lots of tiny little blood vessels in our nose near where the boogers go, so sometimes when we blow our nose, or if we pick our nose, we will see a little blood in the mucus. Dry air can also make it worse.
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Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of serious bleeding, including: unusual pain/swelling/discomfort, unusual/easy bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts or gums, persistent/frequent nosebleeds, unusually heavy/prolonged menstrual flow, pink/dark urine, coughing up blood, vomit that is bloody or looks ...
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Causes of a posterior nosebleed Posterior nosebleeds can often have external or environmental causes, including: picking or scratching your nose a lot. blowing your nose too hard or too often. the skin in your nose becoming more delicate and susceptible to bleeding due to dry, warm weather.
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Blowing your nose too often or too hard can rupture the small blood vessels in the nose and cause nosebleeds, especially if the mucosal lining is already irritated from a cold or low-humidity conditions. Despite popular belief, it's very unlikely that you'll rupture your eardrum if you blow your nose too hard.
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A person's nose can turn red because of changes in the surface of the skin or the blood vessels. When the skin is irritated or inflamed, the nose can look temporarily red. Blood vessels in the nose can also swell or break open, creating a red or swollen appearance.
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['severe or ongoing nosebleeds;', 'noisy breathing, runny nose, or crusting around your nostrils;', 'redness, sores, or white patches in your mouth or throat;', 'fever, chills, body aches;', 'blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;', 'any wound that will not heal; or.']
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Common Nosebleed Causes Common causes of nosebleeds include: Picking your nose. Blowing your nose really hard. Dry air, which can make the inside of your nose dry and cracked.
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Usually a nosebleed from both nostrils is due to a heavy flow from one nostril; the blood has just backed up and overflown into the other. If blood drips down the back of the throat into the stomach you may spit up or vomit blood. Excessive blood loss can cause a feeling of dizziness, light-headedness and fainting.
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Allergies – Allergies can cause inflammation in the tissues of the nose and lead to bleeding. Sinusitis – An Inflammation of the sinuses or the air filled areas that open into the nose can lead to nosebleeds. The Common Cold – Inflamed sinuses and sneezing from common colds can cause the blood vessels to burst.
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It's OK if boogers are bloody or discolored. We have lots of tiny little blood vessels in our nose near where the boogers go, so sometimes when we blow our nose, or if we pick our nose, we will see a little blood in the mucus. Dry air can also make it worse. That is pretty normal.
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If you suffer from frequent nosebleeds, you should seek advice from a pharmacist or doctor." Excessive sneezing from hay fever can damage tissues in the nose, and repeated sneezing and nose-blowing could rupture blood vessels, which would cause a nosebleed.
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A runny nose that seems to affect one side of the nose more than the other side could signal an anatomical problem, such as a spinal fluid leak. When symptoms include obstruction to air flow, other conditions such as a deviated nasal septum need to be considered.