How to stop nosebleeds: all that needs to be done
Nasal bleeding is a trivial but annoying episode that we have all suffered from. The causes range from a trauma of the small blood vessels that run through the nostrils to an "excessive dryness of the nasal mucosa. While not a serious situation, knowing how to stop a nosebleed is very useful. And if you know you have already stained with blood. Don't worry, watch the video to learn the secrets for perfect laundry!
Why do we lose nosebleeds
The loss of nosebleeds is a fairly common occurrence and generally does not have to be particularly concerned about health, however, if it occurs regularly, it may be useful to contact your doctor. Epistaxis, or the technical name of nasal bleeding together with the definition of "rhinorrhagia", is a phenomenon that almost always occurs following the rupture of the small blood vessels that run through the nasal mucosa.
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The main causes for which we may bleed from the nostrils are:
- trauma, following blows or blows.
- capillary fragility, this is the most common cause of nasal bleeding and occurs because the area in question is very vascularized. This means that the blood vessels can easily rupture and lead to profuse bleeding. Even mundane gestures like blowing your nose too hard or sneezing if you have fragile capillaries can cause bleeding.
- airway infections
- bleeding disorders
- excessively dry mucous membranes due to dry air in the environment
- arterial hypertension, typical of the elderly
- taking medications that block clotting
- rare congenital malformations
- massive intake of anti-inflammatory drugs
In general, the most affected by nosebleeds are children and the elderly. For children between the ages of two and ten we even speak of "infantile hemorrhagic diathesis", precisely to indicate a phenomenon that occurs often. However, nosebleed can also occur in haemophilic subjects (who have difficulty in blood clotting) and in those with damaged nasal mucosa.
How to stop nosebleed
Here's what you need to do right away if you have a nosebleed:
- Tilt your head forward to let all the blood flow out of your nostrils. Blowing your nose may help at this time to remove any blood clots that increase bleeding.
- Breathe with your mouth.
- Squeeze the soft part of the nose with your index fingers and thumb to stop bleeding.
- Cool the forehead with a damp cloth
- Continue to squeeze tightly for 10-15 minutes to encourage natural blood clotting
- Eventually apply gauze soaked in cold water to the root of the nose because the intense cold has the ability to close the blood vessels.
- If the bleeding is caused by an environment with too dry air, apply a small amount of moisturizing and soothing cream to the inside of the nose.
- Consider buying an air dehumidifier.
What to do when blood loss lasts more than 20 minutes
To stop the flow of blood, you should not keep an excessively bent position, either forward or backward, and it is also useful to unfasten the collars or tie to facilitate the comfort of the person. If the blood loss continues even after 20 minutes of nasal pressure it is advisable to contact a doctor.
This will proceed to apply cotton gauze and ice to the affected area to increase vasoconstriction. In severe cases, the doctor may also consider performing cauterization surgery.
What not to do in case of bleeding from the nasal septum
When you lose a nosebleed there are some things you should never do, here are:
- Avoid fidgeting or conveying an anxious state that could make a child fear.
- Do not tilt your head back as this could deposit blood in the mouth and cause nausea and vomiting.
- Don't use strange grandma's remedies.
- Avoid heatstroke which on many occasions can cause nosebleeds.
- Do not dramatize the loss of nosebleeds (especially in children) but neither underestimate this event which could be a symptom of other diseases.
