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What Causes Bleeding From Nose In A High BP And Heart Patient?
Question: I have a history of heart disease and high blood pressure. I have a nose bleed that won't quit?
I take plavix, losartin and am 54 yrs ild 250 lbs
What can this be, 2nd huge nosebleed in a week
I take plavix, losartin and am 54 yrs ild 250 lbs
What can this be, 2nd huge nosebleed in a week
Brief Answer:
Need examination of the nose!
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Small blood vessels in the nose (Little’s plexus) is often the culprit in most cases… packing the nose, and applying ice pack help in emergency.
For long term, cauterisation may be necessary
Both blood pressure and Plavix can contribute…
Have the pressure controlled, if it is not so…
Hold Plavix for 3 to 4 days…
GET EXAMINED by an ENT specialist
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis demands examination; probably investigation too
Prognosis is generally excellent in such situations
Good luck
God bless you
Need examination of the nose!
Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Small blood vessels in the nose (Little’s plexus) is often the culprit in most cases… packing the nose, and applying ice pack help in emergency.
For long term, cauterisation may be necessary
Both blood pressure and Plavix can contribute…
Have the pressure controlled, if it is not so…
Hold Plavix for 3 to 4 days…
GET EXAMINED by an ENT specialist
Appropriate treatment demands accurate diagnosis
Diagnosis demands examination; probably investigation too
Prognosis is generally excellent in such situations
Good luck
God bless you
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