Nosebleeds - Causes And Treatments

Nosebleeds - Causes And Treatments

Nosebleeds - Causes And Treatments
By S. Wagner

I remember as a kid, I used to get a lot of nosebleeds. I really didn't know why at the time. But as I got older and started to study up on this annoying problem, I learned what caused my nosebleeds but more importantly, I learned how to control them, stop them and eventually stop them from occurring completely. This article is going to explain some of the common causes of nosebleeds and give you some ways to stop them when they occur and also some ways to keep them from coming back. Hopefully, after you're done reading this, your nosebleeds will be a thing of the past.

Nosebleeds actually have a number of causes. Some are more common than others, but all can be controlled or even prevented. Most nosebleeds are caused by simple improper treatment of your nose such as either blowing it too hard when it's stuffed up or picking at it constantly, which many people do. Either of these will cause nosebleeds especially if you're a constant abuser of these two things.

But there are things beyond hard nose blowing and picking that can also cause nosebleeds. Some can be quite serious, such as tumors in the nose, which is something you should have checked immediately if you suffer from chronic nosebleeds. Other causes include high blood pressure, blood diseases, measles, and rheumatic fever. It is important to know that in most cases of nosebleeds, the cause is not serious. Also, nosebleeds are commonly caused by a blow to the nose. This is a very easy area to damage as there is not a lot of protection there. And finally, nosebleeds are common in places where the air is very dry and you're breathing in this dry air constantly.

In most cases, unless the causes are serious, preventing nosebleeds is very easy. Blow your nose gently for starters, blowing just one side at a time while pressing your finger against the other side. Also, don't pick at your nose. If this is a habit. find a way to break it. If you live in a dry air environment, get a humidifier for you home. This will put some moisture into the air.

If you do get a nosebleed, there are some simple ways to stop them. For starters, tilt your head back and place some cotton with peroxide in your nostrils. Keep your head back for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the bleeding stops. If this doesn't work, which it should in most cases, place a cold compress against the bridge of the nose. Usually, this will do the trick. If nothing seems to be working, then call your doctor.

On a nutritional level, getting extra vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K and zinc in your diet will also help prevent nosebleeds.

Nosebleeds are normally not serious unless there is a serious underlying condition. The above tips should keep your nosebleeds under control or even prevent them altogether.

To YOUR Health,

Steve Wagner

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13.01.2010. 01:28

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