Bloody nose daily: Is It Normal & Should You Be Worried
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Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds occur when a blood vessel in your nose bursts. Bloody noses are common. Around 60 percent of Americans will experience a nosebleed some time in their life. About 6 percent will require medical attention.
Although there are many reasons that your nose bleeds, the two most common causes are direct impact injury and the temperature and humidity of your environment.
- Trauma. Fractures of the nose or the base of the skull can result in a bloody nose. If you’ve had a head injury that resulted in a bloody nose, see your doctor.
- Dry air. A dry outside environment or heated indoor air can irritate and dry out nasal membranes. This can cause crusts that may itch and bleed when picked or scratched. If you catch a cold in the winter, the combination of repeated nose blowing with exposure to cold, dry air, sets the stage for nosebleeds.
Picking your nose
If you have allergies, such as hay fever or any other condition that causes your nose to itch, it can lead to conscious and unconscious nose picking.
Blowing your nose
If you blow your nose hard, the pressure can rupture superficial blood vessels.
Clotting disorders
Hereditary clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and hemorrhagic telangiectasia, may cause recurring nosebleeds.
Medications
If you’re taking medication that thins your blood or acts as an anticoagulant — such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or warfarin (Coumadin) — nosebleeds can be more difficult to stop.
Topical medications and nasal sprays
Topical nasal medications, such as corticosteroids and antihistamines, can sometimes lead to nosebleeds. If you often use a nasal spray, the repeated irritation caused by the tip of the bottle could cause nosebleeds.
Dietary supplements
Certain dietary supplements can thin your blood and prolong bleeding, causing nosebleeds that are difficult to stop.
These include:
- ginger
- feverfew
- garlic
- ginkgo biloba
- ginseng
- vitamin E
Underlying conditions
If you have certain conditions such as kidney or liver disease, your blood’s ability to clot may be lower, making nosebleeds more difficult to stop.
Blood pressure
Conditions such as congestive heart failure or hypertension can make you more prone to nosebleeds.
Deformities
If you have a functional nasal deformity — congenital, cosmetic surgery, or injury related — it could lead to frequent nosebleeds.
Tumors
Tumors of the nose or sinuses — both malignant and nonmalignant — can lead to nosebleeds. This is more likely in older people and those who smoke.
Drug use
If you ingest cocaine or other drugs by snorting it into your nose, it can cause blood vessels in your nasal passages to rupture, leading to frequent nosebleeds.
Chemical irritants
If you’re exposed to chemical irritants — such as cigarette smoke, sulfuric acid, ammonia, gasoline — at work or elsewhere, it can lead to frequent and recurring nosebleeds.
While the majority of nosebleeds aren’t a cause for concern, some are. Get medical help right away if:
- your nose doesn’t stop bleeding after 20 minutes
- your nose is bleeding as the result of a head injury
- your nose has an odd shape or feels broken after an injury
Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you experience frequent and repeated nosebleeds that aren’t caused by minor irritation. Frequent nosebleeds that occur more than once a week may be a sign of a problem that should be evaluated.
You can help cut down on the frequency of your nosebleeds and perhaps prevent them by taking some simple actions:
- Avoid picking your nose and blow your nose gently.
- If you smoke, try to quit and avoid areas with secondhand smoke.
- Moisturize the inside of your nose with a nonprescription saline nasal spray.
- Use a humidifier during the winter months.
- Apply ointment, such as Bacitracin, A and D Ointment, Eucerin, Polysporin, or Vaseline, to the inside of each nostril at bedtime.
- Wear your seatbelt to protect from facial trauma in the event of an accident.
- Wear headgear that fits properly and protects your face when playing sports with a chance for face injury, such as karate, hockey, or lacrosse.
- Avoid breathing in irritating chemicals by using properly rated protective equipment.
If you have frequent and recurring nosebleeds, talk to your doctor about possible causes and to discuss steps you can take to avoid them.
Your doctor may refer you to an otolaryngologist — an ear, nose, and throat specialist, also called an ENT. If you’re on a blood thinner, they might recommend adjusting the dose.
Last medically reviewed on September 17, 2018
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- Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018). Nosebleeds.
mayoclinic.org/symptoms/nosebleeds/basics/definition/sym-20050914 - Mayo Clinic Staff. (2017). Nosebleeds: First aid.
mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-nosebleeds/basics/art-20056683 - Nosebleeds. (2010).
entnet.org/content/nosebleeds - Nosebleed (epistaxis). (2018).
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/13464-nosebleed-epistaxis - Patadia MO. (2015). Nasal deformities.
care.american-rhinologic.org/cosmetic_functional_nasal_deformities - Suh JD, et al. (2015). Epistaxis (nosebleeds).
care.american-rhinologic.org/epistaxis - Torborg L. (2016). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Nosebleeds usually nothing to worry about.
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Nosebleeds occur when a blood vessel in your nose bursts. Bloody noses are common. Around 60 percent of Americans will experience a nosebleed some time in their life. About 6 percent will require medical attention.
Although there are many reasons that your nose bleeds, the two most common causes are direct impact injury and the temperature and humidity of your environment.
- Trauma. Fractures of the nose or the base of the skull can result in a bloody nose. If you’ve had a head injury that resulted in a bloody nose, see your doctor.
- Dry air. A dry outside environment or heated indoor air can irritate and dry out nasal membranes. This can cause crusts that may itch and bleed when picked or scratched. If you catch a cold in the winter, the combination of repeated nose blowing with exposure to cold, dry air, sets the stage for nosebleeds.
Picking your nose
If you have allergies, such as hay fever or any other condition that causes your nose to itch, it can lead to conscious and unconscious nose picking.
Blowing your nose
If you blow your nose hard, the pressure can rupture superficial blood vessels.
Clotting disorders
Hereditary clotting disorders, such as hemophilia and hemorrhagic telangiectasia, may cause recurring nosebleeds.
Medications
If you’re taking medication that thins your blood or acts as an anticoagulant — such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), or warfarin (Coumadin) — nosebleeds can be more difficult to stop.
Topical medications and nasal sprays
Topical nasal medications, such as corticosteroids and antihistamines, can sometimes lead to nosebleeds. If you often use a nasal spray, the repeated irritation caused by the tip of the bottle could cause nosebleeds.
Dietary supplements
Certain dietary supplements can thin your blood and prolong bleeding, causing nosebleeds that are difficult to stop.
These include:
- ginger
- feverfew
- garlic
- ginkgo biloba
- ginseng
- vitamin E
Underlying conditions
If you have certain conditions such as kidney or liver disease, your blood’s ability to clot may be lower, making nosebleeds more difficult to stop.
Blood pressure
Conditions such as congestive heart failure or hypertension can make you more prone to nosebleeds.
Deformities
If you have a functional nasal deformity — congenital, cosmetic surgery, or injury related — it could lead to frequent nosebleeds.
Tumors
Tumors of the nose or sinuses — both malignant and nonmalignant — can lead to nosebleeds. This is more likely in older people and those who smoke.
Drug use
If you ingest cocaine or other drugs by snorting it into your nose, it can cause blood vessels in your nasal passages to rupture, leading to frequent nosebleeds.
Chemical irritants
If you’re exposed to chemical irritants — such as cigarette smoke, sulfuric acid, ammonia, gasoline — at work or elsewhere, it can lead to frequent and recurring nosebleeds.
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- your nose doesn’t stop bleeding after 20 minutes
- your nose is bleeding as the result of a head injury
- your nose has an odd shape or feels broken after an injury
Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you experience frequent and repeated nosebleeds that aren’t caused by minor irritation. Frequent nosebleeds that occur more than once a week may be a sign of a problem that should be evaluated.
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- Avoid picking your nose and blow your nose gently.
- If you smoke, try to quit and avoid areas with secondhand smoke.
- Moisturize the inside of your nose with a nonprescription saline nasal spray.
- Use a humidifier during the winter months.
- Apply ointment, such as Bacitracin, A and D Ointment, Eucerin, Polysporin, or Vaseline, to the inside of each nostril at bedtime.
- Wear your seatbelt to protect from facial trauma in the event of an accident.
- Wear headgear that fits properly and protects your face when playing sports with a chance for face injury, such as karate, hockey, or lacrosse.
- Avoid breathing in irritating chemicals by using properly rated protective equipment.
If you have frequent and recurring nosebleeds, talk to your doctor about possible causes and to discuss steps you can take to avoid them.
Your doctor may refer you to an otolaryngologist — an ear, nose, and throat specialist, also called an ENT. If you’re on a blood thinner, they might recommend adjusting the dose.
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- Mayo Clinic Staff. (2018). Nosebleeds.
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Some claim that it is safe, but others think it’s downright harmful.Recurrent nosebleeds symptoms and treatment in Moscow Make an appointment. Treatment at home and in the clinic – Clinic SINAI near the metro station Dobryninskaya, Serpukhovskaya in Moscow
Nosebleeds or epistaxis can often occur regularly. It should not be ignored and considered the norm, since this condition often indicates the presence of certain pathologies that require mandatory treatment. Stopping nosebleeds is usually not difficult, which is why not all patients seek medical help in a timely manner to determine the cause of the problem and its treatment. If there is frequent bleeding from the nose, a visit to the doctor is required.
Recurrent nosebleeds can occur at any age due to external and internal causes. Frequent nosebleeds in adults have a variety of causes.
It is almost never possible to independently establish the cause of the pathology in a patient. Due to the fact that the nasal mucosa is permeated with a large number of vessels, even a slight damage to it provokes bleeding. For a traumatic reason, it is predominantly single or repeated several times over a short period of time – until the tissues recover. In other cases, with recurrent nosebleeds, medical assistance is indispensable. Nosebleeds for which no cause is known is a serious cause for concern.
Causes of pathology
The causes of nosebleeds, which tend to recur regularly, are divided by doctors into local and general. Local factors that cause bleeding include the following:
It will regularly damage the mucosa and, without timely extraction, will even cause the development of an ulcer on it, which will bleed especially strongly at the slightest violation of the integrity of its surface. Frequent bleeding from the nose in a child, be sure to check the nasal cavity for the presence of a foreign body;
In children, a benign neoplasm most often occurs. Malignant tumors in most cases are diagnosed in old age in men who are prone to alcohol abuse and smokers;Common causes of recurrent nosebleeds are associated with pathologies of systems and organs in which changes occur in the nasal mucosa, as well as in the walls of blood vessels, which makes them brittle. The most common violations of this nature are:
In this case, when the vessels are as crowded as possible, they burst;Whatever causes nosebleeds, it must be treated. Regular blood loss is a serious danger, and it is extremely impossible to leave it unattended. During puberty, against the background of hormonal changes, a temporary decrease in the strength of the vessels of the nasal mucosa may occur and, as a result, the development of frequent bleeding, but even in this case, a doctor’s consultation is required. The specialist will help in such a situation to prevent the appearance of anemia and properly support the body until the problem is eliminated.
When there is blood from the nose, the causes in an adult and in a child of the appearance of a problem are in many ways similar. This also determines similar treatment.
Diagnostics
To determine the violation, the doctor, in addition to questioning the patient about his condition, conducts an examination, which determines the following: is there bleeding from the posterior parts of the nasal cavity, damage to the mucosa and neoplasms in the front of the nose. To obtain maximum information, rhinoscopy, endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity, and pharyngoscopy are prescribed. Frequent nosebleeds require a full examination. The causes of frequent nosebleeds need to be established precisely. Without this, therapy will not be more effective.
To obtain information about blood parameters, its general analysis is performed, supplemented by studies to determine clotting indicators and iron levels (to determine the degree of anemia). This will allow you to understand why nosebleeds often come.
Prevention of nosebleeds
To reduce the risk of developing recurrent nosebleeds, preventive measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of external causes of the problem, as well as part of the internal ones, help.
The main recommendations for preventing the problem are as follows:
Prevention cannot completely protect against the occurrence of a violation. Because of this, if there is often blood from the nose, the reasons must be determined without fail.
Recurrent nosebleeds – description, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Recurrent nosebleeds are a signal to see a doctor, even if you can easily stop the bleeding yourself at home.
The reason is that frequent blood loss leads to anemia and exhaustion of the body. Successful treatment is possible only after the cause of the pathology is discovered.
Symptoms of recurrent bleeding
Due to epistaxis, which recurs periodically, the patient may notice:
- Weakness, headaches, fatigue, tinnitus.
- Taste of blood in the mouth, blood in the stool (it turns black), vomiting blood, nausea.
- Paleness of the skin and mucous membranes.
- Dizziness, flies before the eyes.
- Palpitations, shortness of breath, pressure fluctuations.
- Decreased amount of urine.
- Tendency to fainting, deterioration of attention, memory.
Even if such symptoms have not yet developed, but the person has recurrent nosebleeds, it is advisable to consult a doctor. This will help to avoid complications, prevent blood loss.
Who often has nosebleeds?
Adults and children face the problem.
In childhood, this condition is most often associated with trauma or the presence of a foreign body in the nasal cavity. In young children, rhinoscopy reveals buttons, beads, small parts of toys, seeds, and bones. Another possible reason is that the child picks his nose, injures the mucous membrane with his fingernail, which causes bleeding from the nose. But sometimes the cause is a neoplasm of the nasal cavity or another area of the respiratory system, pathology of the coagulation system. In this case, the earlier the disease is detected, the better the prognosis for treatment.
In adults, nosebleeds are often associated with chronic diseases of the nasal cavity, concomitant pathology of internal organs. In the elderly, with occupational diseases, in smokers, atrophy of the mucous membrane is often detected. It is thin, red, easily injured and bleeds when touched. In this case, the actions will be aimed at moisturizing, restoring the elasticity and protective properties of the mucous membrane, and eliminating provoking factors.
Causes of frequent nosebleeds
All causes can be conditionally divided into local – pathology of the nasal cavity, and general – concomitant diseases that affect the properties of blood vessels and blood clotting.
Local causes:
- Foreign bodies. Periodically, blood flows from the same half of the nose, sometimes inflammation joins, and the discharge acquires a mucopurulent character. Difficulty breathing through this half of the nose is possible. If you bring the cotton wool to your nose, and close the other nasal passage, it will fluctuate a little.
- Mucosal injury – repeated bleeding until the mucosal area heals. If the patient rips off the crust in the nose, bleeding opens again in this place.
- Atrophy – caused by malnutrition, dry air, impurities in the air, hormonal disorders.
- Parasites – they have a complex development cycle. In one of the phases, the larvae can migrate through the body with blood, enter different organs – lungs, liver, brain, nasal cavity. They injure the mucosa, causing recurrent bleeding. Other symptoms may include appetite disturbances, weight loss, stool changes, fatigue, skin itching, and an increase in eosinophils in the blood.
- Tumors of the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and paranasal sinuses may present with intermittent bleeding, especially if they consist of vascular tissue. For example, juvenile angiofibroma.
- Deviations of the nasal septum, hypertrophy of the turbinates lead to disruption of the normal passage of air, bone outgrowths (thorns, ridges) put pressure on the mucous membrane. Symptoms – violation of nasal breathing, headaches, bleeding from the nose.
- Incorrect technique for washing the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses – the introduction of fluid under high pressure, strong blowing of the nose.
They injure the mucosa, causing recurrent bleeding. Other symptoms may include appetite disturbances, weight loss, stool changes, fatigue, skin itching, and an increase in eosinophils in the blood.General causes – any diseases that lead to increased fragility of blood vessels, their sharp expansion, disturbances in normal blood clotting. These diseases are:
- Leukemia, coagulopathy, congenital or acquired decrease in the number of platelets, coagulation factors.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system – arterial hypertension.
- Endocrine pathology – diabetes mellitus, tumors of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, thyroid disease. Hyperglycemia leads to increased fragility of arterioles and capillaries.
- Acute infectious process with fever, intoxication.
- Autoimmune pathology – vasculitis (inflammation of the vessel wall).
- Deficiency in the body of vitamins K and C, which are necessary for normal blood clotting.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Oncology, chronic intoxication.
- Taking NSAIDs, anticoagulants, aspirin.
Diagnostics
Doctor visit:
- Perform anterior and posterior rhinoscopy (examination of the nasal cavity with a nasal mirror), pharyngoscopy.
- For a detailed examination of hard-to-reach areas, endoscopy of the nasal cavity is performed.
- Take a blood test, urine test. In a biochemical analysis, the level of iron is determined. This allows you to judge the degree of anemia, the general condition of the body.
- If a tumor of the nasal region is suspected, a piece of tissue is taken for histological examination.
- According to indications, consultations of a therapist, an endocrinologist are prescribed.
This allows you to judge the degree of anemia, the general condition of the body.At the time of bleeding, press down on the half of the nose where the blood is coming from. To do this, use a cotton swab dipped in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. You can apply cold to the bridge of the nose. If these measures do not help, the doctor will perform an anterior or posterior nasal packing. In severe cases, when these measures are ineffective, they resort to surgery – they tie up the large vessels that supply the nasal cavity with blood.
Effective methods for the treatment of recurrent bleeding are:
- cryotherapy on the bleeding area in the nasal cavity;
- laser coagulation of dilated thinned vessels.
Usually the source of bleeding is the area in front and below the nasal septum, as the choroid plexus (Kisselbach’s area) is located close to this area.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-581747561-5716df813df78c3fa2e69b08.jpg)
Small hemangiomas may also bleed.
If necessary, the doctor prescribes medications to reduce blood loss. These are drugs that:
- improve blood clotting;
- cause vasospasm of the nasal cavity;
- strengthen and make the walls of blood vessels more elastic;
- stabilize blood pressure.
In the period between bleedings, the actions of an otolaryngologist are directed:
- To reduce atrophic processes – the mucous membrane is lubricated and irrigated with oil solutions. They soften the crusts, reduce the risk of re-bleeding.
- Foreign body removal. While it is in the nose, any movement of it can provoke new bleeding. From pressure, the mucosa becomes thinner, it can tear. For removal, special nasal hooks are used. They are brought behind a foreign body and advanced to the exit from the nasal cavity. Do not try to pull out a foreign object on your own. Failed attempts often result in the interfering element being pushed even further. This makes it difficult for a doctor to subsequently remove it, and surgery may be required.
- Treatment of chronic diseases of the nose. The nasal septum, if it is curved, must be aligned. For this, surgery is performed. Hypertrophied turbinates are reduced to normal sizes. Local preparations, cauterization achieve a decrease in the blood filling of the mucous membrane in the nasal cavity. Neoplasms are removed.
This makes it difficult for a doctor to subsequently remove it, and surgery may be required.If anemia develops, correct iron levels with diet and medication. Achieving stabilization of blood pressure, in the presence of endocrine pathology, hormones are prescribed. If helminths are detected, a course of antihelminthic therapy is carried out.
Prevention
If a person has a tendency to nosebleeds, he should adhere to the following rules:
- Walk a lot in the fresh air, avoid dry air (use indoor humidifiers if the heating or air conditioning is turned on).
- Treat pathology of ENT organs.
- Quit smoking and alcohol abuse.
- At work involving dust, harmful substances or small particles in the air, wear a respirator.
- An active lifestyle promotes normal blood circulation in all parts of the body.
- Control sugar levels, pressure, temperature. This helps keep blood vessels healthy. At temperatures above 38 ° C, with increased pressure and prolonged hyperglycemia, the risk of rupture of blood vessels inside the nose is higher.
- Eat a varied diet, get vitamins C, K with vegetables, fruits, dietary supplements, multivitamin complexes.
- Children should be taught not to put any objects up their noses, to pick with their fingers, to peel off crusts.
- If dryness is felt in the nose, irrigate with a saline solution.
- For children, carefully trim nails to avoid sharp corners. Supervise babies when they play with small objects. The same points should be paid attention to if an adult has mental disorders.
Benefits of visiting the Miracle Doctor
If you experience recurring nosebleeds, please contact our clinic.