HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Black Nasal Discharge?

default
Posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2015
Question: My 94year father has a black discharge from his nose Thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to Infection.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Black discharge indicates either Bleeding in the upper part of nose or an Infection or Parasites infestation. He requires personal examination to determine what is the cause of it.

I need to know more information.

1. Since when the discharge is there ?
2. Is he having any fever or pain in nose?
3. Is the discharge foul smelling?

For the time being he can use Nasivion Nasal drops and observe it the discharge resolves in 2-3 days , if not he needs to consult an ENT doctor. If you can't get Nasivion drops you can still use warm salt water ( few drops ) .

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Divakara

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 2358 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Doctor Now
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Black Nasal Discharge?

Brief Answer: Could be due to Infection. Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for posting your query. Black discharge indicates either Bleeding in the upper part of nose or an Infection or Parasites infestation. He requires personal examination to determine what is the cause of it. I need to know more information. 1. Since when the discharge is there ? 2. Is he having any fever or pain in nose? 3. Is the discharge foul smelling? For the time being he can use Nasivion Nasal drops and observe it the discharge resolves in 2-3 days , if not he needs to consult an ENT doctor. If you can't get Nasivion drops you can still use warm salt water ( few drops ) . Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards.