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What Causes Nose Bleed?
I just started a new job after seven months of being unemployed. I get up way earlier than I usually do and I have had a nosebleed at the office two mornings in a row. They last about 3 minutes but I am worried it might be something serious. Any help would be much appreciated!
Wed, 9 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Nosebleed or Epistaxis can occur due to a number of causes like dryness of nasal mucosa, cold, allergic reaction, injury to nostrils, nose picking vigorously, while at times it can also be due to high blood pressure etcetera.
So in case if nose bleeding occurs frequently then once you should get checked. For now, if nosebleed occurs you can bend your face towards the front downwards and pinch the nostrils gently and keep it like this for 5-10 minutes. Breathe through the mouth. You can also put a big piece of onion over the upper lip area and breathe as it helps in stopping nose bleeding. You can also soak cotton in apple cider vinegar in put it gently in the nostrils near the opening.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Nosebleed or Epistaxis can occur due to a number of causes like dryness of nasal mucosa, cold, allergic reaction, injury to nostrils, nose picking vigorously, while at times it can also be due to high blood pressure etcetera.
So in case if nose bleeding occurs frequently then once you should get checked. For now, if nosebleed occurs you can bend your face towards the front downwards and pinch the nostrils gently and keep it like this for 5-10 minutes. Breathe through the mouth. You can also put a big piece of onion over the upper lip area and breathe as it helps in stopping nose bleeding. You can also soak cotton in apple cider vinegar in put it gently in the nostrils near the opening.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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