I'm 23 and up until 2 months ago, I never had a nose bleed in my life.   In the past 2 months, though, I've had 3, spread out pretty evenly.  We recently moved and it is less humid here, but still around 60%.  I've read that in rare cases it can be a tumor.  Is this something I should have checked out, since I have no history?
202921
It is probably a cracked vein due to the dry air but you can get a satisfactory answer from an ENT doctor since he will suggest you to have the necessary blood tests done in order to find out what is wrong. I think it is the most satisfactory solution for your worries about your health.\n\nCheck out ;\nhttp://www.ctds.info/nose_bleeds.html\n\nhttp://menshealth.about.com/od/conditions/a/nose_bleeds.htm
520096
S'not funny, is it? It's why most people get nose bleeds when they have colds, cos they bust blood vessels trying to get at stuff which isn't there.
156007
Bloody noses occur when you are picking your nose and you pick of a scab (that tiny flap of skin) and blood pours out.\n\nOr it can be from the dry air or heat.\n\nAll you have to do is take a tissue, hold your head up, and apply pressure.
285913
I had the same symptoms as a child and it did turn out to be a tumor. It is still there because the risk to take were to great. It started when I was 11 or 12 . I am 32 now so dont getstressed about it being a tumor. Watch her motor skills as well. When cutting paper for some reason it would happen to me as well. A simple CT scan can find it but dont start there. First check vision and sinus tract first. Again there is cause for concern but if you get scary responses on here dont freak out and just follow the steps until the problem is resolved.
207440
yes. stress causes blood pressure to rise, which can lead to small vessels in nose to burst, causing nose bleeds.  Not dangerous unless it happens a lot or bleeding becomes very diffincult to stop.  see a doctor if you're really worried.
20751
I am a martial artist and a boxer and I have had my share of broken noses. First you can have a broken nose and not have it bleed, but it will swell up amd it will bruise. Now a good way o find out if it is broken... now bare with me, is to put your pinky fingers up the nasel passage and feel for any miss placement. This may hurt but it is the best way to find out on your own.\n  But you should go see a doctor because the is a chance that it could swell up more ad cut the air way through your nose.
420774
you know i have a confession to make,  from the age of 12 years to 19 my nose was stuffy and clogged i wasn't able to breathe through my nose at all i slept with my mouth open,i was miserable i never told my mom because i thought it was normal i eventually learn to live with it.but finally at the age of 19 went to see my doctor and while i was there i decided id ask him about it and i found out i had sinusitis he prescribed nasal spray and instantly i was able to breathe and i was amazed all the years i spent in misery for nothing,so it could be sinusitis or allergies the best advice i can give is to see a doctor, good luck to you.
578602
I'd bet money that its got some sort of infection. I really don't think you need to go to the dr, at least not right away.\n\ni'd take a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and clean it out once a day. Then make sure you keep it dry, try adding powder. And keep your clothes off it. Don't wear anything that clings or irritates the area. And if you can let it air out.\n\nIf it persists for more then about a week, or gets really red and or swollen, i'd go to the dr.
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I am a certified doctor RBH at this is what we are told by medical legislation 43.56\nHold the side of your nose that is bleeding- with pressure from your fingers and apply a cold compress. Don't tilt your head too much the nose is connected to your air pipes and lungs, etc, and the blood will pool down that way. If the nose does not stop bleeding in 15 mins, seek medical attention. \n\nBe gentle with it for a while after it does stop, don't blow it too hard, etc. Don't take aspirin for the pain, or ibuprofen, they thin your blood. Tylenol will be ok.
84444
It bleeds because your nose is dry and has no moister in it. Just like any cut just apply pressure and after apply some Vaseline to it. That helps to prevent it.
401823
You don't mention if something happened to your nose.\nHave you been mashing zits?  Have you been snoring coke?\nHave you had a fight and got your nose clobbered?\nSometimes a person can sleep funny and their nose gets mashed up against a pillow or on the bed and hurts the following day.\nIs your nose dry because of the weather?  Do you have cold sores around your nose making it hurt?    Petroleum based products used inside the nose will help to relieve dryness.\nHope I have helped some but without knowing what is going on,it is hard to properly answer your question.
500958
HI  see your doc it could be progressive rhinitus(might not be spelt right) or you could have nasal polyps(again might not be spelt right)polyps get irritated and make your nose produce mucus,anything can set them off .pet hair dust .bed mites,cold weather,hot dry air, makes your nose stream,eyes water,sinuses feel blocked,and you feel really tired.you can have them removed ,but in some cases they grow back.i know i'v got them !good luck.(allways carry balm tissues) tata   Al.
231249
I didn't bleed, it was just a little uncomfortable. It's normal to bleed, though, and I'd say that your amount of bleeding is normal, too, as long as it stopped after a few days. Don't worry.
455627
It could be that you have polyps and one burst.  I did this for many years, but finally got the problem solved by being diagnosed with IBS.  Please keep a check on the bleeding and ask your Dr. about it if it continues.  My husband bleed very little, but he became very weak and when he went to the Dr., he was sent to the hospital and had to have 3 units of blood and 1 unit of iron.  You can sometimes tell if you are losing too much blood if your skin starts to look ashy.  By the way, they never found out where my husband was loosing blood, but after 2 years of transfusions and infusions of iron, he has been okay for about a year.  I am sure that stress could cause it, but you really need to get checked out.  Good Luck.
164360
Yes, this is normal.  It's old blood left over from your last period that comes out right before the next period starts.  This shouldn't be anything to worry about.
666485
It's not typical, but I suppose it could happen. If you've always had it and it hasn't grown or changed color you should be okay. Check with the doc if you're concerned.
217772
Definitely, get it looked at by a doctor ASAP.  It could be the start of skin cancer which is easily treatable if not left too long.  If left it can spread and be deadly.  Not trying to scare you, but overexposure, particularly burning and lingering coloured spots point to something not right.  Rule it out right away...