Any recommendations for stopping a nose bleed?
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First identify the cause.  If you are hypertensive, you have to control your blood pressure.  If the environment is warm, you have to stay in a cool place.  Press on the area just below the nostril, near the angle of the nose, to stop the main supply going to the Little's area, the source of the nose bleed.  You don't have to lean your head back, this only redirects the blood to the posterior pharyngeal area, and may just cause you to aspirate.  If bleeding persists or is recurrent, you will need a doctor to do nasal packing and eventually cauterization of the site.
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My 17 year old son had the same thing , I took him to a specialist .\n\nIt's caused by blood vessels that are enlarged in the nose and too close to the surface of the skin.\nJust toching, light rubbing, sneezing, caused nose bleeds.\nhe would get 1 - 4 nosebleeds a day, and that scared me.\n\nHe was given two options.\n1. Put some vasaline inside the nostril that bleeds and it won't happen as often.\n2. Have the blood vessels cauterized which is done with a chemical ( silver nitrate ) and a Q-tip and takes about 30 seconds.\nThe chemical is rubbed inside the nostril and the blood vessels are "Burned "and sealed .\n\nHe has never had another nose bleed since he had the cauterization done.\n\nIm not sure of the cost because he's on a medical program but whatever the cost would have been we would have paid it.\n\nJust in case your reasons or medical situation might be different you should see a doctor.
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Help  go to the Dr before your nose falls off.   help
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BreathRight works for me.  I tried paper clips, straws, nothing worked. Then it dawned on me...outside of the nose no inside. \n\nPeople try this and ask me, "Do you realize how well this works?"\n\nI say, "Of course I do, I invented them"
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Breathe Right nasal strips worked wonders for my husband! They are cheap and available at any drugstore. Amazingly simple concept but it works! It's a good start before trying anything more serious/expensive!
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I would suggest seeing your doctor.  I suffer from chronic sinusitus, and my doctor gave me a nose spray which I didn't think would work, but just spraying it in & letting it drip out worked (after about a week of use).  I would also suggest staying away from over-the-counter nose sprays.  They are TERRIBLY addictive.  Also, if you want to open it up before using a spray, decongestants like sudafed (maximum strength gellcaps) should help, or if you see your doctor, s/he can prescribe some stronger decongestants.
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Have you tried nasal strips?
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My nephew (who I raised) had the same problem.  We were told, by more than 1 doctor, that young males have a higher incidence of nose bleeds, and it is not uncommon for them to last into their 20's.  They told us that usually it is caused by having a "dry" nose.  We started keeping a teapot of water on the stove, especially in the winter, since the heat, causes the air in houses to be dry.  Of course we kept the pot on a low heat, and let it simmer and that put moisture in the air.  This did help with his nosebleeds.  He also had blood that poured out of his nose, and it took a long time to stop it.  \nYou might ask your doctor about the blacking out.  I'm pretty sure this is due to the stress and adrenaline from the struggle of fighting.  (Kind of like a person fainting).  \nThis is the only explanation the doctors gave us about our nephew, but they don't seem concerned about the problem either.  They have assured us that he is not a Hemophiliac, and he is not Anemic.
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-Try steam inhalation with a few drops of eucalyptus oil or vicks to clear a stuff nose. \n-Drink hot liquid such as herbal teas and clear soups.
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Yes, Very important...DON"T HOLD HEAD BACK when pinching off the nose. pinch just blow the bridge of the nose, where the soft tissue starts. After the nose bleed stops (for sure) grab a Q-tip and put a tiny amount of Vaseline on just the inside of his nose (not far up) to moisten the membranes. Make sure you have humidifiers in his room and or play area. If you think he is having a bad day with them let the bathroom steam up a bit and then take him in there for 10 minutes or so. Should help a bit...Those are all temporary fixes, he should see a doctor in case the nostril needs to be cauterized or something...(don't let him pick it)
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Um, the first answer is completely wrong.\n\nTo stop the nosebleeds when they happen, pinch the top of the nose, DO NOT lean the head back, hold a cool rag or better yet a piece of ice under the bottom lip.\n\nGo see your doctor to keep it from happening all the time.
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use a combonation of claritan-d, astelin nose spray, and naphcon-A eye drops. it will work.
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Yes the heat dries out the membrane causing nosebleeds, try getting a humidifier for your room.
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Dry air can cause nosebleeds. The air pulls the moisture out of the mucous membranes in your nostrils causing them to crack (It makes the walls of the veins thinner which contributes to the cracking effect.) and thus bleed.  Winter is the worse time for this...My husband has already had three this year. I use just a small amount of Carmex on a Q-Tip to moisturize his nose. I also put a small kettle of water on the stove on low to "rehydrate" the air versus expensive humidifiers. Just make sure you don't leave it on at night or that the kettle runs dry...\n\nStress can also cause nosebleeds. Elevated blood preasure can cause the vessels to burst. Also, when people are chronically stressed they don't eat well or hydrate properly which can cause chronic nosebleeds. Try taking a multivitamin, getting enough liquids, and adequate rest and relaxation. Combined with the "dry air" treatment I described above you shouldn't have a problem.\n\nIf the problem persists for more than a few months, happens more than three times a week, happens even after above treatments, is painful, or bleeds excessively and won't quite call your doctor as this may be a sign of something serious. I had an uncle who had a tumor in his sinus' that caused nosebleeds. If you are concerned you should have it checked out.
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hot tea with honey or sugar.\n\nchloreseptic losenges.\n\nsinus pills - if they knock you out take them at night - also try allergy pills to dry out sinuses - the post nasel drip may be causing it\n\nzinc losenges (only 1-2 a day or they upset the tummy)\n\ncheck with your dr if it gets worse.
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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.
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Adding humidity will help,especially if you can and it to your furnace (accuair is its name) you can try nasal sprays like afrin,but you HAVE to follow the directions on it or try lightly rubbing vasoline inside your nose right before you retire for the night.But humidity is the biggest thing to try and add.Good luck