What Causes Blood Discharge From The Nostrils?

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi,
I have seen a GP recently for slightly bloody matter from the left nostril. It also bled a bit. I was prescribed Omnaris and Doxycycline. My GP did not think there was an upper nasal infection but antibiotics were prescribed just in case.
Should I see an ENT and can an ENT determine the upper nasal infection? I understand that the nasal infection is not easy to pick up. Usually only ten days of pain and pressure sensation could confirm an infection in the area. Would rulide be a better antibiotic to use to treat these infections and is it considered stronger than doxycycline?
I have a mild mid septal deviation in the left nasal area but the right is normal.

Thankyou.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
you are most probably having mild nose infection with allergy .

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

As per your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having mild nose infection with allergy .

If I were your treating Doctor for this case , I would advice
consult ENT specialist for nose bleeding .
Yes , ten days of pain and pressure sensation could confirm an infection in the nose & sinuses.
Yes , rulide be a better antibiotic to use to treat these infections than doxycycline .

I would advice continue Omnaris & do Saline nasal rinse twice daily .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (23 hours later)

Thanks Dr. Karade,

I will try to see an ENT specialist. I am not sure if the saline rinse is different from the spray. What products would be recommended for the rinse, I am already using the Fess saline nasal spray. Also, is seawater purified considered a good source for the spray?

Regards.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Saline rinse is same as spray but little different in mode of delivery.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX ,
Thanks for the follow up query.

If you already using Fess saline nasal spray then continue it , 3 puff each nostril 4-5 times per day .

Saline rinse is same as saline spray but little different in mode of delivery .

Yes , disinfectant purified sea water is good source of saline rinse .

Hope this information helpful to you .

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar