A less common but more serious type of nosebleed starts in the back of the nose and often involves both nostrils. Large amounts of blood may run down the back of the throat.
This type of nosebleed may occur more frequently in older adults because of health conditions they may have. You will need treatment from a doctor to control bleeding from this type of nosebleed. After you have stopped a nosebleed, the following tips may prevent a nosebleed from happening again:. Nosebleeds may develop in people who have colds or chronic hay fever symptoms postnasal drip, sneezing, or a runny, stuffy, or itchy nose because nasal tissues become inflamed and irritated.
Using medicines may relieve the symptoms, leading to less inflammation and irritation and fewer nosebleeds. But overuse of allergy medicines may lead to nosebleeds because of their overdrying side effects. If you have a lot of nosebleeds, talk to your doctor about the proper use of cold and allergy medicines. If you are helping someone else stop a nosebleed, avoid touching the other person's blood.
Use gloves, if available, or layers of fabric or a plastic bag to protect yourself. Blahd Jr. Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: William H. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.
Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Updated visitor guidelines. Talk to your doctor if you're having frequent nosebleeds, even if you can stop them fairly easily. It's important to determine the cause of frequent nosebleeds. After the bleeding has stopped, to keep it from starting again, don't pick or blow your nose and don't bend down for several hours.
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See more conditions. Request Appointment. Symptoms Nosebleeds. Definition Causes When to see a doctor. Products and services. When to see a doctor By Mayo Clinic Staff. Keep pinching your nose for 10 to 15 minutes until the bleeding stops and the cut or injury has healed. Putting a bag of ice on top of your nose can help relieve pain or swelling.
To prevent nosebleeds, use a humidifier to keep the air around you moist or use a nasal spray to keep the tissue inside your nose from getting too dry. In some cases, your doctor may want to perform surgery to treat a persistent nosebleed, especially if it was caused by an injury or head trauma.
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