There is arguably no good time to have a nose bleed. However, nose bleeds as bloody, and nasty they may seem, are not at all harmful.
Yes, it gets icky and even scary sometimes, but we can confirm it to you that a bleeding nose is nothing to worry about.
In this article, we’ll discuss what causes nosebleeds and how to stop nosebleeds. Take a look:
Nosebleed: All You Want To Know
Nose bleeding is merely bleeding from the blood vessels in the nose. In medical terms, it is referred to as epistaxis. They are a common occurrence majorly due to two things: the abundance of blood vessels near the nose, and the physical placement of nose in the body. Both these things make the nose vulnerable to bleeding. However, nosebleeds at best do minimal harm to a person, and there has never been a reported fatal incidence of nosebleed. But, what exactly are the causes of a nosebleed? Let’s find out.
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What Causes Nosebleeds?
As discussed above, the nose is rich in terms of the presence of several blood vessels. Also, because the nose protrudes out of the body, that makes it a vulnerable organ. Any injury or trauma often affects the nose first. Injuries and trauma aside, there are some other factors that cause nosebleeds as well. The most common reason for a bleeding nose is dry climate. Due to the absence of moisture in your nasal cavity, there might be some injuries to your blood vessels, which can result in profane or minimal bleeding. Also, nosebleeds are quite common in people who have a high blood pressure.
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How To Stop Nosebleeds?
In case you or someone else is having a nosebleed, the first thing to do would be not to panic. People often get scared at the sight of blood coming from the nose, but trust us, it is nothing fatal. There are a few things that you can do to stop nosebleeds. Take a look:
#1. In case of a nosebleed, sit upright. Do not tilt your head up or down as that can have dire consequences. If you tilt your head down, you can end up swallowing the blood, which will eventually lead to vomiting. Vomits worsen nosebleeds further.
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#2. Use your thumb and your index finger to pinch the nose at its soft part. Keep pinching for around 10 minutes before you let go. Do not stop before 10 minutes.
#3. If accessible, apply an ice pack to your nose. You can even spray the affected area with a decongestant nose spray to reduce the bleeding.
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#4. After applying the ice pack, you’ll see that the bleeding has almost completely stopped. In case it hasn’t, use some wet cotton balls to put on the affected area. However, remember, never to make use of any cloth to stuff your nose. Always use cotton balls. You can even choose to dip the cotton balls in apple cider vinegar.
#5. Once bleeding has stopped completely, take it easy. Try not to sneeze for 2-3 days. Let the wound heal. Don’t pick your nose before at least a week.
So, there you have it. All you had to know about nosebleeds, what causes them and how you can effectively get rid of them. If you found this article informative, let us know in the comments below.
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