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What Causes Persistent Nasal Bleeding?
Question: My nose has been bleeding for over 40 minutes, this is the second nose bleed with 3 hours. What should I do.
Brief Answer:
I woudl recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Have you checked your blood pressure values?
High blood pressure could be the cause of nose bleeding.
Anyway, if nose-bleeding persists besides compression or ice pack, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- complete blood count
- coagulation tests.
Meanwhile, it is very important to closely monitor your blood pressure.
Hope to have been helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I woudl recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Have you checked your blood pressure values?
High blood pressure could be the cause of nose bleeding.
Anyway, if nose-bleeding persists besides compression or ice pack, I would recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- complete blood count
- coagulation tests.
Meanwhile, it is very important to closely monitor your blood pressure.
Hope to have been helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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