Sudden and infrequent nosebleeds are common among both children and adults, and in most cases they don’t indicate any serious health problems, but a nosebleed can be a rather scary experience not only for children but also for grown-ups. Frequent nosebleeds can be a symptom of some other serious health issue. Almost all of us have experienced bleeding from the nose at some point in our lives, but this problem is most common among children because they are more prone to injury during playing and running. The level of seriousness of the bleeding depends on various factors such as location, frequency, etc. In most cases, nasal bleeding is anterior bleeding, in which the bleeding originates from the front of the nose. It is easy to control anterior bleeding with the help of home remedies and home care measures just like we use home remedies for face, hair and minor health issues.
The inner nose is one of the more sensitive parts of the body. Lined with hundreds of blood vessels that reside close to the surface, the nostrils don't take kindly to being harassed and will bleed with little provocation.
*Provocation can come from a number of sources. These are the main reasons your nose might bleed:
Trauma, such as a fall or a sports-related injury
Dry air
High altitudes
Nose picking
Sneezing
Nose blowing
Rubbing the nose
Allergies
Upper respiratory infection
Age (Older people have more nosebleeds because the body's tissues have shrunken and are more dry.)
*Most people who develop nose bleeding can handle the problem without the need of a treatment by a health-care professional if they follow the step-by-step first aid recommendations below on how to stop a nosebleed:
*Use your thumb and forefinger to firmly pinch the soft part of your nose shut. The nose consists of a hard, bony part and a softer part made of cartilage. Nosebleeds usually occur in the soft part of the nose. Spraying the nose with a medicated nasal spray (such as Afrin) before applying pressure may help stop a nosebleed. You will have to breathe through your mouth.
*Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 10 minutes. If it is, hold it for 10 more minutes. Most nosebleeds will stop after 10 to 20 minutes of direct pressure.
*Put a thin layer of a saline- or water-based nasal gel, such as NasoGel, or an antiseptic nasal cream inside your nose. Do not blow your nose or put anything else inside your nose for at least 12 hours after the bleeding has stopped.
*Rest quietly for a few hour
Vinegar.
Take a cloth or cotton ball and wet it with white vinegar. Plug it in the nostril that's bleeding. Vinegar helps seal up the blood vessel wall.
Whole-wheat bread. Zinc is a nutrient known to help maintain the body's blood vessels. Eat whole-wheat bread and brown rice, two foods high in zinc. Or, for a snack, try some popcorn, which also contains zinc.
Whole-wheat bread. Zinc is a nutrient known to help maintain the body's blood vessels. Eat whole-wheat bread and brown rice, two foods high in zinc. Or, for a snack, try some popcorn, which also contains zinc.
Ice.
Ice is nice for stopping bleeding, constricting the blood vessels, and reducing inflammation (if the nose is injured). Place crushed iced into a plastic zipper-type bag and cover with a towel. (A bag of frozen vegetables works fine, too.) Place the compress on the bridge of the nose and hold until well after the bleeding stops.
Do not blow your nose or put anything into it. If you have to sneeze, open your mouth so that the air will escape out the mouth and not through the nose
Avoid forceful nose blowing, and do not try to clear the nose with an object like a Q-tip. To keep undue pressure from building up in nasal vessels, children and adults should be taught to sneeze with their mouths open. To control nose-picking in children, keep their fingernails cut short.
Most minor nosebleeds can be easily controlled at home. Do not lie down. Sit upright, and bend forward slightly from the hips to keep blood from running down the back of the throat. Swallowing blood can cause vomiting.
Cold Compress
A cold compress is another common remedy to stop a bleeding nose. The cold temperature causes the blood vessels to constrict faster and slows down the blood flow. This will stop the bleeding within a few minutes.
Wrap a few ice cubes in a thin towel.
Sit in an upright position and tilt your head back.
Apply the ice pack across the bridge of your nose for 5 to 10 minutes.
Repeat as needed.
Nosebleeds in children
Do not blow your nose or put anything into it. If you have to sneeze, open your mouth so that the air will escape out the mouth and not through the nose
Avoid forceful nose blowing, and do not try to clear the nose with an object like a Q-tip. To keep undue pressure from building up in nasal vessels, children and adults should be taught to sneeze with their mouths open. To control nose-picking in children, keep their fingernails cut short.
Most minor nosebleeds can be easily controlled at home. Do not lie down. Sit upright, and bend forward slightly from the hips to keep blood from running down the back of the throat. Swallowing blood can cause vomiting.
Cold Compress
A cold compress is another common remedy to stop a bleeding nose. The cold temperature causes the blood vessels to constrict faster and slows down the blood flow. This will stop the bleeding within a few minutes.
Wrap a few ice cubes in a thin towel.
Sit in an upright position and tilt your head back.
Apply the ice pack across the bridge of your nose for 5 to 10 minutes.
Repeat as needed.
Nosebleeds in children
Crying increases the blood flow to the face and makes bleeding from the nose worse. If your child has a nosebleed and is crying, speak in a quiet, relaxed manner to help control your child's fear.
*Make sure to check for an object in the nostrils. If an object is found, go to the topic Objects in the Nose
*.Do not strain during bowel movements. Use a stool softene
*Do not strain or bend down to lift anything heav
*Try to keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
*Vitamin C and bioflavonoids help prevent capillary fragility. Take 500 to 1,000 milligrams of each four times daily for two days after a nosebleed. Then take 500 milligrams of each twice a day for at least one month.
*Vitamin K helps the blood to clot more efficiently. If you suffer from recurring nosebleeds, take 25 micrograms once or twice daily for one month.
*A saline solution is often used for nasal irritation in order to clear a blocked nose caused by sinusitis or allergy caused by dust, pollen, and gunk. But it is also a useful nosebleed treatment at home that is absolutely safe. The saline solution moisturizes and soothes the inner linings of the nasal passage and reduces irritation of the nasal membranes. This remedy is especially effective if your nosebleed is caused by excessive cold and dry climate.
*Vitamin K helps the blood to clot more efficiently. If you suffer from recurring nosebleeds, take 25 micrograms once or twice daily for one month.
*A saline solution is often used for nasal irritation in order to clear a blocked nose caused by sinusitis or allergy caused by dust, pollen, and gunk. But it is also a useful nosebleed treatment at home that is absolutely safe. The saline solution moisturizes and soothes the inner linings of the nasal passage and reduces irritation of the nasal membranes. This remedy is especially effective if your nosebleed is caused by excessive cold and dry climate.
Saline Water
Add a pinch of salt to 1/2 cup of water and stir it well. Pour few drops of the solution into the nostrils. You can also use an over the counter saline nasal spray for this purpose. Reapply it 2 to 3 times every day till the irritation is cured.
*Oranges and orange juice. Keeping those blood vessels in top form is one way to prevent them from breaking so easily. Vitamin C is necessary to the formation of collagen, which helps create a moist lining in your nose. So drink and eat vitamin C-rich foods to help stave off nosebleeds.
*Salt. Nasal irrigation, commonly used by allergy sufferers to rid the nasal passages of mucus, dust, and other gunk, also helps soothe and moisturize irritated nasal membranes. You'll need 1 to 11/2 cups lukewarm water (do not use softened water), a bulb (ear) syringe (typically found with baby products in the pharmacy), 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Mix the salt and baking soda into the water, and test the temperature. To administer, suck in the water using the bulb, and squirt the saline solution into one nostril while holding the other closed. Lower your head over the sink and gently blow out the water. Repeat this, alternating nostrils until the water is gone.
*Vitamin E. Keep your nasal membranes moisturized by applying vitamin E several times a day. Break open a capsule and coat your pinky finger or a cotton swab and gently wipe it just inside your nostrils. This is especially good to do at night before going to sleep.
Cayenne
Another effective remedy to stop nose bleeding is cayenne. It works as a cell stimulant and regulates the pressure of the blood flow. This means it removes the heavy pressure from the hemorrhaging area and allows a quick coagulation.
Simply add 1 teaspoon of cayenne powder to a cup of warm water and drink it. Soon the nosebleed will stop.
Those suffering from frequent nosebleeds can take cayenne capsules 3 times a day. Consult a doctor for the correct dosage.
Also, eat foods spiced with cayenne pepper on a regular basis.
Onion
Onion is a good clotting agent, hence it is highly effective in stopping nose bleeding. The natural fumes of the onion help clot the blood.
Cut 1 onion into thick slices. Press 1 slice under your nose and inhale the fumes. The bleeding will stop within minutes.
Another option is to put 2 or 3 drops of freshly extracted onion juice in each nostril. Repeat as needed
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Dr.Dayaram Aalok M.A.,Ayurved Ratna,D.I.Hom(London), Blog Writer,caste historian,Poet(kavitalok.blogspot.com),Social worker(damodarjagat.blogspot.com),Herbalist(remedyherb.blogspot.com,healinathome.blogspot.com),Used to organize Mass marriage programs for Darji Community. founder and president Damodar Darji Mahasangh
