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What Causes Frequent Nosebleeds? Suggest Remedy For Dry Scalp Too
My fiance has spontaneous nosebleeds along with a headache. He is always thristy and has difficulty breathing. I noticed that he drank an energy drink today, and I know that high blood pressure could be a cause. Just today, he had 3 nosebleeds. I took his blood pressure and it was 130/90. What do you think might be the cause? Should I take him to the doctor? One more question. He also has a very dry scalp. I have tried various shampoos, tee tree oil, rubbin ghis scalp with baby oil. Any remedies for this?
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
Hello,
Brief answer: A spontaneous nosebleed is common, dry scalp is a bit of concern.
Explanation: My opinion is that nosebleed in 90% of cases is of unknown cause and happen spontaneously. So nothing to worry about. If bleeding is severe or frequently happen from same side then you need to check with an ENT doctor. Manage nosebleed with head down and close both nostrils for about 10 minutes.
About dry scalp, you have done a very good management so far but at that point it may be some sort of psoriasis. I suggest my patients the following: keep on home remedies and if not yet treated check your dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahmmad Gamal
Brief answer: A spontaneous nosebleed is common, dry scalp is a bit of concern.
Explanation: My opinion is that nosebleed in 90% of cases is of unknown cause and happen spontaneously. So nothing to worry about. If bleeding is severe or frequently happen from same side then you need to check with an ENT doctor. Manage nosebleed with head down and close both nostrils for about 10 minutes.
About dry scalp, you have done a very good management so far but at that point it may be some sort of psoriasis. I suggest my patients the following: keep on home remedies and if not yet treated check your dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mahmmad Gamal
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