In this Article

• Why do people get nosebleeds?
• How do you stop the common nosebleed?
• How do you prevent the nose from bleeding again?
• What precautions can you take to prevent nose bleeding?
• When should you call your doctor or report to the emergency room?
• What should I do if the doctor has placed nasal packs?
• Nosebleed At A Glance
• Patient Discussions: Nosebleed - Length Symptoms Lasted
• Nosebleed Glossary
• Nosebleed Index

Nosebleed At A Glance

• Nosebleeds are common due to the location of the nose on the face, and the large amount of blood vessels in the nose.
  
  
• The most common cause of nosebleeds is drying of the nasal membranes and this can be prevented with proper lubrication of the nasal passages and not picking nose.
  
  
• Most nosebleeds can be stopped at home.
  
  
• Consult a doctor for a nosebleed if bleeding cannot be stopped, there is a large amount of blood lost, or you feel weak or faint.
  
  
• A doctor may use nasal packs to stop nosebleeds when conservative measures fail.
  
  
• Do not take aspirin or other blood thinning products when you get a nosebleed (if they are doctor-prescribed, consult your doctor before stopping any medication).

Nosebleed - Length Symptoms Lasted

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