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Should I Be Concerned About Severe Nosebleeds And Pain On The Head Like It Is Bruised?

I randomly got a nose bleed that wouldn t stop, blood was building in my throat when I Layed down too . Then I felt the back of my head & it hurt, the pain wasn t as a headache it was like the back of my head was bruised. What does this mean, should I be worried?
Tue, 16 Apr 2019
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Hello,

I would like to suggests:
1. Head CT
2. Complete Blood Test
3. Ear CT
4. Fasting Blood Sugar
5. Morning Blood Pressure of 3 consecutive days
6. ECG

Some general guidelines to follow:

Being gentle whenever you blow your nose
Not smoking
Using a humidifier if your indoor climate is dry during the winter months
Using a nonprescription saline nasal spray to moisturize the inside of your nose
Applying a dab of nasal gel or petroleum jelly to the inside of your nostrils before bedtime
Avoiding facial trauma by wearing a seatbelt and shoulder harness in the car and by using well-fitting headgear to protect your face during contact sports, such as football or karate
Using protective equipment to avoid breathing irritating chemicals at work

If you are bleeding from the front of your nose, begin by trying the following first-aid measures:
Sit up (so your head is above the level of your heart), lean forward slightly and breathe through your mouth.
With your thumb and index finger, pinch the entire front of your nose (just above your nostrils and below the hard, bony base) and hold for five minutes.

At the same time, use your other hand to apply an ice pack or a plastic bag of crushed ice to the bridge of your nose to slow blood flow.

After you have pinched your nose for five minutes, release it to see if your nose is still bleeding. Keep the ice pack on for another 10 to 15 minutes.

If your nose is still bleeding, pinch it for an additional 10 minutes.

For too much pain in the head, please take Aspirin as needed. Do not take if not needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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Should I Be Concerned About Severe Nosebleeds And Pain On The Head Like It Is Bruised?

Hello, I would like to suggests: 1. Head CT 2. Complete Blood Test 3. Ear CT 4. Fasting Blood Sugar 5. Morning Blood Pressure of 3 consecutive days 6. ECG Some general guidelines to follow: Being gentle whenever you blow your nose Not smoking Using a humidifier if your indoor climate is dry during the winter months Using a nonprescription saline nasal spray to moisturize the inside of your nose Applying a dab of nasal gel or petroleum jelly to the inside of your nostrils before bedtime Avoiding facial trauma by wearing a seatbelt and shoulder harness in the car and by using well-fitting headgear to protect your face during contact sports, such as football or karate Using protective equipment to avoid breathing irritating chemicals at work If you are bleeding from the front of your nose, begin by trying the following first-aid measures: Sit up (so your head is above the level of your heart), lean forward slightly and breathe through your mouth. With your thumb and index finger, pinch the entire front of your nose (just above your nostrils and below the hard, bony base) and hold for five minutes. At the same time, use your other hand to apply an ice pack or a plastic bag of crushed ice to the bridge of your nose to slow blood flow. After you have pinched your nose for five minutes, release it to see if your nose is still bleeding. Keep the ice pack on for another 10 to 15 minutes. If your nose is still bleeding, pinch it for an additional 10 minutes. For too much pain in the head, please take Aspirin as needed. Do not take if not needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician