What should I do about getting a bloody nose while scuba diving?
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This happens to novices because I think they're not equalizing properly.  Too much force probably.  You're using more force because you're stressed and not relaxing.  There may be other reasons but try to relax and equalize gently and frequently - BEFORE you feel a squeeze.  This also happened to me occasionally when I started diving.\n***\nWith sharks I wouldn't say you have NOTHING to worry about. You can dive in high risk areas and increase the chance of a confrontation, but general recreational diving doesn't carry a risk of shark attack.
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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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breathe through your nose. don't open too wide
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IT ALL DEPENDS ON MANY FACTORS. NOSE BLEEDING OR EPISTAXIS AS IT IS CALLED IN MEDICAL LANGUAGE,MAY BE DUE TO SEVERAL REASONS. THE COMMONEST CAUSE IS CONGESTION IN THE NOSTRIL AREA DUE TO ANY INFLAMMATION SAY DUE TO COMMON COLD.BUT IF ONE BLEEDS OFTEN, HE MUST HAVE HIS COMPLETE BLOOD TESTS DONE. IT MAY JUST BE DUE TO A BLEEDING DISORDER.WHICH NEEDS URGENT TREATMENT. ANOTHER VERY COMMON RESON IS ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE.THAT IS A BIT BENEFICIAL TOO AND HELPS IN REDUCING THE SUDDEN ELEVATION IN BLOOD PRESSURE BEFORE IT CAN DO MISCHIEF IN THE BRAIN.BUT ONE SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS NATURE'S MECHANISM OF REDUCING BLOOD PRESSURE. BLOOD PRESSURE IF ELEVATED SHOULD BE TREATED PROPERLY AND KEPT IN CONTROL.WELL I DO THINK YOU OR THE PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR.
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Well, the best thing you can do is learn to equalize the pressure in your ears.  Scuba divers generally do this when they descend on dives.  I learned to do it before I had my ears operated on.  Both of my eardrums were perforated- one healed itself and the other didn't- I needed to have it reconstructed with shark cartiledge.  Hope that helps.
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First, you must make sure that you keep your nose clean. Start a regimine immediately. Four times a day, clean the peircing with dial soap and sea salt (This can be purchased at a local grocery store.) Do NOT touch the peircing unless you are cleaning it. Never squeeze it, since this also encourages infection. Also, make sure to keep it dry. Dry the peircing thoroughly and if the infection has spread inside your nose, dab a bit of antibacterial gel on a q-tip and gently swab the inside. Don't use a ton, since you won't want to feel like you have a bunch of snot in your nose. Do not cover the infection, as the heat and moisture will breed bacteria. It shouldn't take more than a week or two to qualm the infection. Also, you shouldn't clean it with alcohol or peroxide, since this will dry the skin out around the peircing, making it scab and harden.\n\nHowever, since you took the stud out, it will probably close up and you'll have to get it repeirced. Sorry about that news, especially because you'll be needling through scar tissue now. :( \n\nBy the way, I've noticed a lot of people telling you to go to the doctor, which is also a good idea.
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it's normal to "ooze" blood for the first week.  So make sure that you're using an old pillowcase at night.  Another trick you can do is a wet, warm tea (any brand) bag.  Something in the tea coagulates the blood and alleviates any inflammation.  Also remember that when blood mixed with saliva looks like a lot of blood.  Remember that if you were using gauze that if it wasn't wet before placement you could have been taking out the clot with the gauze.  \nOf course I am not a dentist so it doesn't hurt to call the dentist that performed the extraction.
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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.
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Unless you are talking about huge amounts of blood - rinse your gums with warm salt water - this has been an ages old treatment that toughens the gums and helps promote healing.  Dont be alarmed at some blood when you spit.\n\nAgain if we are talking non stop bleeding you need to talk to your dentist or doctor. Most likely your bleeding is the normal amount and should not be a big concern.\n\nThat person who advised against rinsing is well meaning but way way way wrong. Cleansing your mouth is a priority to stem off infections.\n\nOTHER ADVICE:\n* Dont play with the empty sockets using your tongue, as tempting as it is.\n* Chew foods carefully to avoid getting particles in the sockets (Again - rinsing with warm saltwater helps clean food bits from those sockets)
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They are usually nothing to be alarmed about.  Get a humidifier and/or vaporizer.  My nephew gets them.\n\nSaline spray is supposedly a good thing too.\n\nPinch for 10 minutes is the recommended solution I believe.  \n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_nose\n\nBeware, the picture isn't pretty.
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Sinus specific or just a simple Upper Respiratory Infection (AKA "Cold")?  If you tap just below and above your eyes on the bony pominences, does it cause excruciating pain, what if you just apply a small amount of pressure to those same areas?  HAve you been suffering bloody noses?  How are your ears?  Pain in your teeth?  If you take simple over the counter cold medications, does it help?  If you have pain, frequent bloody noses and cold med.s just don't seem to help.  If you have fever chills and or night sweats, you should consider seeking professional medical help.  I'd send you my bill, but I'm retired.
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When I was in grade school, I used to get nosebleeds frequently. Some of them were real gushers and they could be triggered very easily (a sneeze, blowing my nose, sometimes just spontaneously).\n\nThis went on for years until my family doctor suggested I buy some Vaseline and then apply a little to the membrane inside my nose a couple of times a day. This simple solution solved the problem!\n\nThe membranes in your nose can be very thin. They can also dry out, particularly in dry or cold environments. When it cracks, you get a nosebleed. Even when it stops, if it doesn't get sufficient time to regenerate, you're bound to get another nosebleed. And so the cycle continues. A little Vaseline can break the cycle.\n\nNow vote for Best Answer and go put your finger up your nose! ;)\n\nBest Regards,\nRob
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I work as a pharmacy tech and I haven't heard of lipitor causing nose bleeds.  Do you take a blood thinner as well eg: warfarin or even a daily low dose aspirin or regular aspirin?  These can cause bleeding.\n\nHave you been checked by a doctor?  Nose bleeds are a sign of lukemia.  Are you tired all the time?\n\nOr is the air too dry?  That is another cause of nose bleeds.\n\nDon't worry yourself to death, but have a check up, it's probably not serious but it never hurts to check it out.\n\nGood Luck
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Sounds like you may have a sore throat that is causing the blood.  Try gargling with warm water with a little salt in it.
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Nosebleed\n\nWhat is a nosebleed? \nA nosebleed occurs when the membranes lining the inner nose are disturbed or irritated enough to cause abnormal bleeding. The medical term for nosebleed is epistaxis. \n\nThere are 2 types of nosebleeds: anterior and posterior. If the bleeding is near the front of the nose, it is an anterior nosebleed. If the bleeding is from the back of the nose, it is a posterior nosebleed. An anterior nosebleed is usually not as severe or serious as a posterior nosebleed. \n\nHow does it occur? \nThe most common causes of nosebleed are: \n\nA breakdown in the membranes lining the nose. This can be triggered by dry air or probing, bumping, picking, or rubbing your nose. Blowing your nose forcefully can also cause a nosebleed, especially if the nasal membrane is already inflamed because of allergies or an infection, such as a sinus infection. \nInjury to the face or nose. \nRebleeding from an area of a previous nosebleed. \nHigh altitude. \nDrug abuse involving the nose, such as cocaine snorting or glue sniffing. \nHigh blood pressure. \nMedicine that increases the time it takes for your blood to clot. \nMedical problems that prevent your blood from clotting normally. \nIf you have a nosebleed after a heavy blow to your head, it could mean you have a fractured skull. You should go to the hospital right away. \n\nWhat are the symptoms? \nSymptoms of anterior nosebleed are bleeding that stops and starts or constant bleeding out of the front of your nose. Blood can flow from one or both nostrils. It may flow into your throat. \n\nSymptoms of posterior nosebleed include rapid bleeding from the back of the nos or a slow, steady ooze. Sometimes the blood flows back into your throat and you are coughing up blood. It is more common with posterior nose bleeding to lose blood quickly. \n\nHow is it diagnosed? \nIf you see your health care provider when you have a nosebleed, he or she will have you sit up and lean forward to determine the rate and site of the bleeding. Depending on the amount of bleeding you are having, your provider may check your pulse and blood pressure and take a blood sample to check for anemia. You may need tests to check the ability of your blood to clot and your blood type in case you lose too much blood and need a transfusion. \n\nHow is it treated? \nMost nosebleeds are minor and respond to first aid. First aid for a nosebleed includes these steps: \n\nWhen your nose starts bleeding, sit up and lean forward to prevent blood from passing into your throat. \nPinch the nose firmly together between the thumb and index finger, just below the nasal bones, and hold it for 5 full minutes. \nIf it continues to bleed, hold it again for another 5 minutes.
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It sounds like Impetigo-a bacterial skin infection from the irritation of the runny nose.  Put some neosporin on it 2 or 3 times a day.  Don't pick at it.  Wash your hands after blowing your nose.  If it does not get better-you will need an antibiotic.
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Flush your sinuses with simply saline.. this will remove the build up of viruses and bacteria.  \nAvoid breathing cleaning products in your home.  avoid breathing fuel vapors.. avoid breathing heavy perfumes .. hairspray and nail polish remover.. all these things destroy the nature mucose in the lining of your nose.\nCut dairy products out of your diet.. milk, cheese, butter, ice cream... these make your mucose very thick and traps bacteria. \nBuild your immune system with good food and exercise.\nDrink spring water..not tap water with clorine.. these things have helped me avoid sinus infections for the past 10 years.\nIf you feel stuff drink hot golden seal tea.. you can find this at GNC. it will make your nose run and clear you up.