2023-11-04 10:00:38
Nosebleeds: How do I behave correctly?
OlN doctor gives tips
04.11.2023 / REGION – Suddenly your nose runs, but it’s not an annoying cold, but rather blood. Many people are familiar with nosebleeds from childhood. Bleeding from the nose for no apparent reason is more common in children. However, nosebleeds can occur at any age. About half of adults report having been affected at least once in adulthood. Pregnant women are also more commonly affected. This bleeding is annoying, but fortunately it is mostly harmless.
In addition to a filter function, the task of the nasal mucosa is to moisten and warm the inhaled air. In order to fulfill this purpose, the mucous membrane is very well supplied with blood and is correspondingly sensitive. If a fine blood vessel is injured or attacked, bleeding can occur.
Because these fine blood vessels are usually affected, the bleeding is harmless in many cases, but in no case pleasant.
In addition to injuries caused by falls, for example, the bleeding can also be caused by foreign bodies in the nose. The most common trigger is excessive blowing of the nose when mucous membranes have already dried out due to the heating air in winter. Allergies in spring can also irritate the mucous membranes so much that bleeding can occur after blowing your nose.
What can you do if you have a nosebleed?
The most important immediate measure if you have a nosebleed is to sit yourself or the affected person upright and let your head hang slightly forward. This position prevents blood from entering the respiratory tract or stomach. You should also press your nostrils together firmly for several minutes. To constrict the blood vessels in the nose, you can place something cool, such as an ice pack or a wet towel, on the affected person’s neck.
For long-term protection of the nose and for prevention, it is important to moisten the nasal mucosa. A suitable room climate, sufficient fluid intake and, if necessary, the use of special nasal ointments help here.
When should you see a doctor?
If there is very heavy bleeding, visible injuries to the nose or bleeding that lasts more than 20 minutes without therapeutic measures being successful, you should consult a doctor. Nine out of ten bleeds occur in the front part of the nose and are usually harmless. Dangerous bleeding more often originates in the back of the nose. You may even notice this if most of the blood runs down the throat.
If episodes of nosebleeds occur more frequently, the bleeding may also be a symptom of another illness. Therefore, if you have recurring bleeding without an apparent cause, you should ask your doctor for advice. (Adrian Böhm) +++
It is important to note that nosebleeds can be common and mostly harmless. However, if the bleeding is heavy, lasts longer than 20 minutes, or is accompanied by visible injuries, it is advisable to consult a doctor for further evaluation.]
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