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Nosebleeds occur when there is bleeding from the internal blood vessels of the nose. Some individuals whose blood vessels are closer to the surface inside the nose are more susceptible to nosebleeds than others. Children have nosebleeds on a more regular basis than adults because they are more likely to stick fingers and other objects into their noses. Children also have thinner mucous membranes in the lining of the nose.
There are two types of nosebleeds:
Posterior: Primarily affects older people with high blood pressure. The bleeding occurs in the back of the nose and tends to run down the back of the throat into the mouth.
Anterior: The most common type of nosebleed, in which bright red blood flows from the front of the nose and out the nostrils. This is usually related to damage to the internal membrane of the nose.
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Nosebleeds are most commonly related to some type of damage to the internal nose tissue. Causes may include excessive or hard blowing of the nose; inserting a foreign object, including fingers, into the nose; changes in air pressure, altitude or weather; and excessive heat and dryness.
When nosebleeds occur frequently, they may be a sign of an illness or medical condition, including arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis , high blood pressure / hypertension, malaria, scarlet fever, sinusitis, typhoid fever, hemophilia, leukemia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, liver disease, the use of drugs that may thin the blood, high estrogen levels and vitamin deficiency.
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The main symptom of a nosebleed is the flow of blood from the nostrils.
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Use a humidifier in dry winter months or year-round when living in a dry climate. Use a saline spray in the nose several times a day to keep the nasal tissues from becoming dry. Do not tilt the head backward during a bloody nose. This causes the blood to run down the back of the throat, which could result in choking. Instead, hold a tissue over the nostrils with the head upright until the bleeding stops.
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Beneficial Dietary Supplements Vitamin C with Bioflavinoids promotes healing.
Aloe Vera Gel and Vitamin E may be used inside the nose to moisten and heal dried or cracked tissue.
Grapefruit Seed Extract, Colloidal Silver and/or Calendula help speed healing, restore moisture to nasal tissues, remove bacteria and help clean the inside of the nose without irritation.
Vitamin K is important for normal blood clotting.
Bilberry decreases the fragility of small blood vessels.
Agrimony, Witch Hazel and Yarrow decrease bleeding when applied topically.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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