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What Causes Nosebleeds After Suffering From Acute Stroke?
Question: Does this make any sense to you? In 2013 I had an acute stroke on the right aspect of my brain. It is 2017 and lately I'm experiencing loss of equilibrium and now left nostril nosebleeds every couple of days, once or twice a day. Not worried just concerned due to the nose bleeds.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Those bleeding episodes do not have anything to do with the stroke you had in 2013, rest assured about that.
Of course they need an evaluation. One possible would be high blood pressure, when reaching very high figures it can cause nose bleeds.
If blood pressure has been measured and confirmed normal then a coagulation issue is necessary. For that some blood tests are needed, including complete blood count and coagulation panel.
If all tests are normal it may be simply a case of a fragile vessel in the nasal cavity walls. Should be consulted by ENT specialist and if confirmed and it keeps bleeding may be eliminated through a minor procedure.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Read below.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
Those bleeding episodes do not have anything to do with the stroke you had in 2013, rest assured about that.
Of course they need an evaluation. One possible would be high blood pressure, when reaching very high figures it can cause nose bleeds.
If blood pressure has been measured and confirmed normal then a coagulation issue is necessary. For that some blood tests are needed, including complete blood count and coagulation panel.
If all tests are normal it may be simply a case of a fragile vessel in the nasal cavity walls. Should be consulted by ENT specialist and if confirmed and it keeps bleeding may be eliminated through a minor procedure.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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