Patient Comments: Nosebleed - Length Symptoms LastedQuestion:How long did the symptoms of your nosebleed last? Was there anything in particular that helped with pain/symptom relief?
Published: June 25
My nose has been bleeding every day for the past three weeks when I wake up in Arizona and the air conditioner is on. Then it seems to dry up for most of the day with a little dry blood left over to blow out. I have taken aspirin a couple days for preventative heart issues but now I won't do that after reading aspirin isn't a good idea with a bloody nose.
Published: June 10
Two years ago, I awoke with blood gushing from my nose, ended up at hospital. Dr., cauterized and packed my nose. I had to stay a week. Now, I have had 2 episodes this week but not so bad. I bought an apparatus at drug store to squeeze my nose together. I sneezed today and it began again. I have arthritis, 82 years old and use humidifier in winter. Wonder if air conditioner is drying my nose in addition to headache medicine?
Comment from: debsing5900, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: October 15
I have been having nosebleeds, a couple times a week, for approximately 3 months. Sometimes if I cough hard it will bring one on. If I get teary eyed from watching a movie; that will bring on a nosebleed too. I'm a heavy nosebleeder, and to stop it, it usually takes about 10 minutes by plugging the nostril with Kleenex and waiting it out.
Comment from: 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: October 15
I do get nose bleeds occasionally about a month ago I had a nose bleed and it would not stop. I held tissues and squeezed but still it did not stop. I was very concerned and nervous and all of a sudden a big blood clot came from my nose through my mouth. It has not happened again and I could breathe freely after that it scared the heck out of me it lasted about 15 minutes.
Comment from: popondetta, Female (Patient)
Published: September 26
Recently I've been experiencing nose bleeds; it has been almost a month now. It usually starts around early morning while I am still sleeping and around 3-4 times during the day and lately I've been feeling a slight pressure into my left nostril radiating into my left eye and I am starting to worry for myself. This is the first time that I have experienced this. I've never had any nose bleeds before its only just now.
Comment from: Dodie44, 65-74 Female (Caregiver)
Published: September 26
I have had a few nosebleeds for the past four months. This is unusual for me. I have High blood pressure, but it is under control. I thought at first it was the dryness at particular homes, but this has not been the case. Do I have a problem, and should see my doctor.
Comment from: guiowen, 65-74 Male (Patient)
Published: September 26
I also put a wad of paper it can be toilet paper or a paper towel under my lip. So far as I understand, this prevents too much blood from reaching the nose. After a while the bleeding will stop. The thing then is to avoid the temptation of picking at the scab that forms inside the nostril.
Comment from: Bob Arnold, 65-74 Male (Patient)
Published: September 17
I've had nosebleeds most of my life. My mother had them, my son has them. Apparently the veins in our noses are very superficial. I've tried Vaseline, saline sprays, etc. with limited relief. My mother had her veins cauterized, as did my son. It provided limited relief if any. I've been trying for years to find something that really would stop this problem, but to no avail.
Comment from: Mama Mia, 13-18 Female
Published: August 15
My daughter is 14 years old now and she's been having periodic nose bleeds. As a child, I also had frequent nosebleeds. However, my daughter's is worse because it lasts longer and clumps or strings of thick blood come out. I am concerned. Is this still within normal range or is it a sign of a certain vitamin deficiency, or something more serious? Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
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My 3yr old began having nosebleeds about once every 3-4 months. Recently that pattern has changed and he's had 3 in 1 week. My brother has nose bleeds as a child and so does one of his kids. Why are most of his nose bleeds at night during his sleep?