Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)Kirthank Manivannan

Intro to NosebleedsWhat are nosebleeds?

Nosebleeds are when you bleed from the noseThey are common for everyoneSome require medical attention (posterior nosebleeds)I always get nosebleeds, so I chose to talk about this topic, since it relates to me, and it can help me find a better and efficient way of stopping one

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Percentage of General Population who get Nosebleeds

Once in a LifetimeWho need Medical Attention

Why do they Happen?Nosebleeds happen because;

Dry weather (no humidity) causes membrane in nose to dry and crack, causing blood to flow throughUpper respiratory infections during WinterNose injuriesTraumaAllergiesUse of Nasal Sprays or blood thinning medicationsToo much AlcoholNose problems inherited from parents

Two Types of Nosebleeds

Anterior: Bleeding comes from blood vessels on nasal septum of inside of nose.Posterior: Bleeding from artery in back of the nose (less common, require serious medical attention)

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How the Seasons Affect Bloody Noses

The seasons affect bloody noses because the more drier the season (Spring, Winter), the more dry and cracked the nasal membranes become, and so you are more prone for bloody noses or related infections.

Option 1Tilt your head back to stop blood coming out

Yes or No?: NoThis can cause blood to congeal in your throat, which will affect your breathing and can harm your health. The blood can also choke you.

Nosebleed Treatments:

What is Effective and Ineffective?

Option 2Use nasal sprays to prevent bloody noses

Yes or No?: NoNasal sprays can damage the inner membrane of your nose, causing it more prone to bleeding

Option 3Tilt head down for 2-5 minutes, with a tissue at your nose, and hold the nose around the middle

Yes or No?: YesHolding the nose around the middle makes the blood stay back inside, since the pressure keeps the blood inside. Also the time taken to do this will mean that the blood will eventually dry up

Option 4Tilt your head forward, use a tissue to stop the flow of blood, put an ice pack between your eyebrows, and hold your nose around the middle

Yes or No?: YesOne of the best ways to get rid of a bloody nose, as it stops the flow, since the pressure in the middle of the holds the blood back, and the ice pack should shrink the size of the blood cells

Option 5Tilt your head forward with a tissue, and hold an ice pack to the back of your neck

Yes or No: Yes, but not very effective.According to several sites, this method actually works, but is not as effective as option 4

Option 6Take a capsule or teaspoon of cayenne pepper and pinch your nose together

Yes or No?: YesCayenne pepper helps stop bleeding very quickly, in about a minute or two, and the reason why is because the cayenne pepper reacts with the body and equalizes the blood pressure, so the blood clots faster.

Option 7Going to a doctor to cauterize a wound inside the nose, which could be causing a nosebleed

Yes or No: Yes, but only for some casesCauterizing a wound inside your nose to stop nosebleeds is a permanent solution. It can stop nosebleeds for years to come. However, it is usually used for more severe cases of nosebleeds, such as posterior nosebleeds, since severe cases have a much more urgent need to stop.

The Best Option (for me)

For me, the best option when thinking about nosebleeds is a combination of:

Options 4 and 5The reason being that 4 concentrates highly on shrinking the blood cells with ice, while option 5 makes you pinch your nose while tilting your head forward for a couple of minutesThis is very effective when put together since you manage to shrink and hold back and think a bloody nose in a very short time

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