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Home Remedies For Stopping Nose Bleeding

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Dr. Sharad ENT
Home Remedies For Stopping Nose Bleeding

Nose! You probably don't give it much thought until it begins dripping blood all over the place. Some people experience more nosebleeds than others, and they can appear out of the blue.


You may find it shocking that up to 60% of people will get a nosebleed at least once in their lifetimes because who are these people who don't experience nosebleeds, and how can I be one of them? That's presumably because their nostrils can become irritated when they become ill more frequently.


Get started with the following home remedies to stop nose bleeding, but first, let us learn about nosebleeds.


About Nosebleed

Nosebleeds are common, especially if you have a cold or are allergic to anything. The causes of a nosebleed are numerous. Some can be made to stop by applying pressure. Others need to be packed. Some people undergo cauterization (sealed). You must follow up with your doctor if you have gauze or other packing materials in your nose if you want the packing to be taken out. If your nosebleeds are frequent, you might require more care.


Most nosebleeds occur on their own. They typically occur when factors like dehydration, dry air, or smoking cause some of the nasal septum's protective mucus to dry out. The nasal septum is the barrier that divides your nose into two nostrils. Because of the increased exposure to your nose's delicate membranes, blood vessels are more prone to rupturing.


By pressing on your nose, you can stop the bleeding and allow cells like platelets to form blood clots that will close the hole.


Although it usually stops on its own, in severe cases, a doctor may actually need to use chemicals like silver nitrate or electric cautery to close the wound. As a result, dry weather, allergies, or other conditions are most likely to blame for nosebleeds, especially those originating from the front of the nose.


Home Tips To Stop Nose Bleeding

You can try on some of the following tips to stop and control the nose from bleeding.

1. To get rid of any blood clots, gently blow your nose. Never blow your nose too hard, as it can be an issue.


2. Tilt your head slightly forward while standing up. This prevents your throat from bleeding.


3. For at least 10 minutes, close your nose's soft front portion by pinching it shut with your thumb and index finger. Before the allotted 10 minutes have passed, do not check to see if the bleeding has stopped. Clamp your nose shut for an additional 10 minutes if the bleeding has not ceased. Before squeezing your nose, using a nasal decongestant spray like oxymetazoline can also help halt the bleeding. The use of oxymetazoline/xylometazoline in hypertensive patients is not recommended.


4. Try not to pick, rub, or blow your nose for many hours after the bleeding has stopped. Keeping your nose from bleeding again is made easier by avoiding these things.


When You Need Help?

In case of the following conditions, you should immediately consider medical help.


  • After 15 minutes of pressure, your nose is still bleeding.
  • Even when you pinch your nose and bend your head forward, a lot of blood still flows down the back of your throat.
  • You experience fatigue or dizziness.
  • You sustain a head injury and bleed from the nose.


At The End

Follow up on the given home remedies to treat nose bleeding.

  • Wrap some ice cubes in a small cloth for cold compression. Place an ice pack across the bridge of your nose while sitting up straight. Repeat this numerous times until the bleeding stops, giving it around 10 minutes.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar: Pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of lukewarm water. To properly stop the nosebleed, thoroughly combine this and consume it two to three times per day.
  • Onion: Slice an onion thickly, place it under your nose, and breathe in the aroma. Onions have a strong, pungent odor that aids in blood clotting.
  • Keep the inner nasal membranes moist in severely dry weather to prevent nosebleeds. Vaseline, oil, a humidifier, and steam are all options.
  • Vitamin K: Foods high in vitamin K aid in producing collagen, which contributes to developing a moist nasal lining.
  • Vitamin C: Daily consumption of foods high in vitamin C helps strengthen blood vessels and prevents them from rupturing.


Never lay down or lean your head back while bleeding from the nose; doing so could cause you to choke or vomit bloody coffee later.

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