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Light Nasal Bleed After Nose Cauterization. Is This Normal?
Hello, im 19 and i had my nose caurterized yesterday as ive had several nose bleeds that are effecting me at work.. i woke up this morning and had a very small nose bleed. Im worried that the treatment didnt work is this normal? I aslo was not given any acter care advide from my doctor... im worried about sneezing and blowing my nose.
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Hi. there can still be a small blood tinged nasal discharge after cauterization. Do not blow nose. If more bleeding is encountered , you may need another cauterization,. In the meantime you can try nasal decongestant drops and rest. I hope your blood pressure is normal.
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