Nosebleeds Causes & Treatments in Dallas Fort Worth

Nosebleeds occur when the inside of your nose bleeds. Many people have occasional nosebleeds, known as epistaxis. Frequent nosebleeds are those that occur more than once a week and should be looked at by an experienced ENT doctor near you.

CAUSES OF NOSEBLEEDS

The two most common causes of nosebleeds are:

• Dry air
• Nose picking

Other causes of nosebleeds include:

• Sinusitis
• Allergies
• Use of Aspirin
• Blood thinners
• Chemical irritants
• Deviated Septum
• Foreign body in the nose
• Frequent use of Nasal sprays
• Trauma to the nose

NOSEBLEED TREATMENT

Self-care steps for occasional nosebleeds include:

• Sitting upright and leaning forward– This reduces blood pressure in the veins of your nose and discourages further bleeding. Leaning forward will help you avoid swallowing blood.
• Pinch your nose- Pinch both nostrils shut using your thumb and index finger. Make sure to breathe through your mouth. Continue to pinch your nose for 5 to 10 minutes. The pinching of the nose puts pressure on the bleeding point on the nasal septum and can stop the flow of blood.

If you are suffering from recurring nosebleeds, make sure to schedule an appointment with a DFW Sinus Select Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist to be properly diagnosed, and determine the cause of the frequent nosebleeds.