Who gets nosebleeds
- Children between 2 and 10 years old
- Older people
- Pregnant women
- People who take blood-thinning medicine
- People with blood clotting disorders
Nose Bleeding Treatment
Frequent or heavy nosebleeds? Most aren’t serious, but recurrent epistaxis deserves expert assessment — our ENT team finds the cause and stops the bleeding.
Nose Bleeds (Epistaxis) Care
Nose bleeding (epistaxis) treatment
Nosebleeds can be alarming, but they aren’t usually a sign of anything serious and can often be treated at home. They happen easily because of the position of the nose and how close the blood vessels are to the surface of its lining. The medical term is epistaxis.
The inside of your nose is full of tiny, delicate blood vessels that can be damaged and bleed easily. Consult our nose surgeon for the best treatment of nose bleeding in Hyderabad.
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Causes
What causes nosebleeds
Nosebleeds (epistaxis) can happen for several reasons, including:
Picking your nose
Blowing your nose very hard
A minor injury to the nose
Dry, cracked lining from humidity or temperature changes
Deeper bleeding after a blow to the head
Recent nasal surgery
Hardened arteries (atherosclerosis)
Who Gets Them & Diagnosis
Who gets nosebleeds & how they are assessed
Nosebleeds are common and can affect anyone, but most often:
How it is assessed
- Looking inside the nose
- Measuring your heart rate and blood pressure
- Blood tests if needed
- Asking about other symptoms you have
Preventing nosebleeds
- Don’t pick your nose and keep fingernails short
- Blow your nose gently and as little as possible
- Keep your home humidified
- Wear a head guard during risky activities
- Always follow the instructions on nasal decongestants
Treatment
How nosebleeds are treated
Most nosebleeds can be managed at home with simple first aid. If you see a doctor, you will be assessed to find out how serious the bleeding is and what has likely caused it, which may include looking inside the nose, checking your heart rate and blood pressure, and blood tests.
Additional treatments such as nose ointments, cautery to seal the blood vessels, or nasal packing may be needed and will be discussed with you. Talk to our ENT team if you have frequent nosebleeds you can’t prevent.
First aid for a nosebleed
- Pinch the soft part of the nose
- Lean forward and breathe through your mouth
- Hold for about 10–15 minutes
- Don’t tilt your head back
- See a doctor if it doesn’t stop
When to see your ENT specialist
Please book an appointment promptly if:
- You get frequent nosebleeds you can’t prevent
- Bleeding doesn’t stop after 10–15 minutes of pressure
- The bleeding is heavy or you feel faint
- You take blood-thinning medicine
- A nosebleed follows a head injury
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about nose bleeding (epistaxis) treatment.
Most nosebleeds aren’t serious and can be treated at home, because the blood vessels lining the nose are close to the surface. Frequent or heavy nosebleeds should be assessed by an ENT specialist.
After assessing the cause, treatment may include nose ointments, cautery to seal the blood vessels, or nasal packing, along with advice to prevent further bleeds.
Pinch the soft part of the nose, lean forward and breathe through your mouth, and hold for about 10 to 15 minutes. Avoid tilting the head back, and seek care if it doesn’t stop.
They are most common in children aged 2 to 10, older people, pregnant women, people on blood thinners, and people with blood clotting disorders.
See an ENT specialist for frequent nosebleeds you can’t prevent, bleeding that won’t stop after 10–15 minutes, heavy bleeding, or a nosebleed after a head injury.
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