Nose is very delicate and vascular part of our body. So you may have bloody nose if you have any trauma to your face. Bleeding from nose is also called as Epistaxis. There are various causes of nose bleed. Nose bleed is common in dry and winter season as nasal membrane dry out in such weather. Patients on anti-coagulants medication like warfarin, aspirin may have nosebleed.
Use a humidifier in your bedroom at night so counteract the drying effects of indoor heated air.If bleeding continues, you can apply ice into the cheeks or nose, or you may pour little amount of cold water over the head.
Lean the head forward, if the person feels like they pay faint, have them to bend over their lap and place the head toward the knees.
When the bleeding subsides, wash the nostrils with warm water and apply Vaseline jelly to rub the inside of the nostrils to moisturize it.
There are also medications, spices, and vitamins known to trigger nosebleeds, those that do are often blood thinning agents. Medications like these include aspirin, ginger, ginseng, garlic, and vitamin E.
Nose bleed along with headaches is a symptom of high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure should be treated at the earliest to avoid any other complications.
Most nose bleeds stop on their own within a few minutes; compressing or clamping the nose between the thumb and index finger will help to stop bleeding. The head should be tilted forwards as tilting the head backwards will cause the blood trickle down the child throat possibly resulting in coughing or choking. You should teach your son not to pick his nose. During the winter months, make sure that the humidity in the house is adequate.
