Yucky topic: question about bloody noses

[Ms_Lilith]

So my nose has been bleeding a lot lately.. 3 days out of the week... often it's like I can smell the blood an hour before I get a bleeding nose... and that smell makes me want to pass out...

what the hell is going on?

 

[lavender]

You may have high blood pressure that you need to get checked out. Your blood may be too thin. You should go to the doctor if this continues.

 

[HeavyStick]

Your nose could be dry. Take some vaseline and line the inside of your nose. It'll seal in the moisture and that should prevent it. (No it's not a joke)

 

[Minkey Boodle]

Too much nose-picking can lead to bleeds. I've seen it happen.

 

[Ms_Lilith]

1) I don't have high blood pressure, I had that checked recently in my yearly physical.

2) I don't pick my nose.

maybe it's the dryness thing... it is bitingly cold here, and it's dry air...

 

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[badasschick]

Get a Humidifier, if that's not available get a bucket of water and put it in the corner.

Blowing too hard can also cause irratation...no pun intended.

 

[Star of Penumbra]

It could be any number of things. My father and I are prone to unprovoked nosebleeds when the weather is hot. I had a nosebleed that lasted nearly three hours a couple summers ago.

 

[Sillyman]

Probably dryness if you have the heat on all the time in the frigid weather.

I love nosebleeds, but I just like bleeding on things more than most people.

 

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[Olivianna]

I'd call a doctor - could be anything. Personally, a bleeding face would bother me a great deal.

 

[Sillyman]

There's nothing like the smell of plasma in the morning.

Damn skippy.

 

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[freakygirl]

I have the same problem.. both in warm dry or cold dry weather.

More than likely your problem is the cold/dry weather. Get a humidifier for your room. NOT A COLD AIR ONE. They sell the hot vaporizers in most drug stores. I just recently bought one.. for $11 (US) at our localy owned drug store.. but I know WalMart has them also. If that isn't an option.. keep a kettle (tea pot works great) of boiling water on the stove. You can add a little menthol to the water (Vicks Vapor rub works good) to either of the above options.

The vasaline in the nose will work also.. but you really need moisture in the air to totally eliminate the problem.

 

[freakygirl]

Also.. to stop the nosebleed once it starts.. Pinch your nostrils together and leave your head at a normal position.

DO NOT PINCH THE UPPER (BRIDGE) OF YOUR NOSE AND DON'T TILT YOUR HEAD BACK. Tilting your head back will cause the blood to go down your throat and possibly into your lungs. Also.. excessive blood in your tummy will cause you to throw up. You think the nosebleeds are bad?

Need more info? PM me.