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A nosebleed or nosebleedage, medically known as epistaxis, is the relatively common occurrence of hemorrhage (bleeding) from the nose, usually noticed when it drains out through the nostrils.
The cause of nosebleeds can generally be divided into two categories, local and systemic factors.
- Anatomic deformities
- Chemical inhalant
- Inflammatory reaction (eg. acute respiratory tract infections, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and environmental irritants)
- Foreign bodies
- Intranasal tumors (Nasopharyngeal carcinoma in adult, and nasopharyngeal angiofibroma in adolescent males)
- Nasal prong O2
- Nasal spray
- Surgery (such as septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery)
- Trauma
- Endometriosis
- Drugs - Aspirin, Fexofenadine/Allegra/Telfast, warfarin, ibuprofen, clopidogrel, desmopressin and others
- Alcohol (due to vasodilation)
- Allergies
- Blood dyscrasias
- Heart failure (due to an increase in venous pressure)
- Hematological malignancy
- Hypertension
- Infectious Diseases
- Malnutrition (especially anemia)
- Narcotics
- Vascular disorders
- Nose-picking (especially in children)
- Muscle tightness as caused by scoliosis (the tightened muscles cause blood vessels to become constricted, resulting in nosebleeds from the same side as the tightened muscles).1
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_nose
Sports Causes Nosebleeds If you do get persistant nose bleeds through one nasal passage. Then you could have an rupturing blood vessle. There is nothing to be afraid off. As this is normal. Just phone your doctor, and they should make an appointment with a nose specialist. Who then will burn (Cauterize) the blood vessle to stop any nose bleeds. This just stops nose bleeds through that particular blood vessel. It won't stop them altogether! Nose bleeds could also be through picking the nose, or if someone hits you in the nose.
It can be many things. Sometimes it is low humidity and dryness, blowing the nose too much or picking your nose. But usually it's the lack of sleep or the heat.
However, if the nosebleeds become frequent and very hard to stop, you should see a doctor. It can be a sign of a brain tumor or blood disorder.
Trauma is often the cause of a bloody nose. Other things which can cause a bloody nose are allergies, colds, infections, dry climate, medications, pregnancy, bleeding disorders, high blood pressure, cancer therapies, nasal cancer and polyps, smoking and alcohol abuse.
Bloody noses are common in cold temperatures. It can also be caused by substances in the air. If neither of these reasons sound sensible you may have a health issue, condition, or deficiancy causing your problems. Here is a link for you to do some research:
http://www.ehow.com/about_4566126_bloody-noses.html
It can be caused by a change of weather.
Or, it could have gotten hit,
Or, you could pick your nose and pick a vein(causing your nose to bleed).
Sometimes it is because you pick your nose and it gets irritated, then a vain becomes visible and if you touch it, it will bleed.
The small capillaries in the back your your nose become irritated and break, resulting in a bloody nose
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Is the movie Captain America bloody?
No- but there are some bloody noses and very little bloody scratches.
Can dogs get bloody noses?
no they can nott.
Can snorting pills make you have bloody noses?
yes.
How do you get bloody noses?
There are ONE reasons why you're having a bloody nose:1. You are in a very dry place.
How do you stop bloody noses in the winter?
Same way you do in the summer
Why is your son gets bloody noses in the summer?
Probobly Because of the weather.
Why do children get bloody noses?
Children, much alike adults, can get bloody noses (epistaxis) from many causes. Trauma is the most common - usually digital trauma from nose picking, but other causes of trauma are common as well. Another common cause is foreign bodies (food, small toys) shoved up the nose, that begins to decay and will irritate and erode the mucous membranes, causing bleeding. Other than that, the causes are fairly typical - impacts to the nose, motor vehicle crashes, etc.
Why do frogs get bloody noses?
because it is the same thing as us we got blood on our nose.
Do elephant's have bloody noses?
Elephants do not have bloody noses as a regular occurrence. However, they can experience nosebleeds due to injuries, infections, or other medical conditions, just like any other animal. If an elephant has a bloody nose, it is important to have a veterinarian assess the situation to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment.
What are the common causes of bloody stools?
Some common causes of bloody stools are hemorrhoids and intestinal infections. Trauma and foreign bodies are also common causes of bloody stools. Sometimes colon polyps and/or colon cancer can cause bloody stools
What causes an eardrum to rupture?
high pitched noses cause that
Is 3 bloody noses in roughly 2 weeks normal?
For some people this is normal, but do try to avoid them from happening. If the weather changes often, some people get bloody noses when there is a lot of weather changes (Hot to cold, cold to hot etc.). I suggest you do the following to avoid more bloody noses form occurring: 1. Spray some Nasal Spray in your nose. 2. Put a cold ice bag on top of your nose. 3. Lay down. If the bloody nose was caused because someone punched you, then just use plenty of ice. If it doesn't heal within two or three says, go visit a doctor. Use judgement- If you know the bloody noses are causing a lot of blood loss, go for medical help right away. Small amounts isn't alarming.
