What Causes Nasal Bleeding?

Posted on Thu, 7 May 2015

Question: what happens if blood particles comes through flum from nose?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (9 minutes later)

Hello,
It means there is some source of bleeding from somewhere in nasal cavity which can be detected by an examination by an ENT doctor.
Consult an ENT doctor for examination and treatment.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (17 days later)

Is that any symptoms of any disease? is that is problamatic?

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (4 hours later)

Brief answer....most of the times it is a normal and common phenomenon and should not cause any worry.
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
Slight nasal bleed occasionally is a very common phenomenon and in general occurs due to drying of nasal membranes and cracking of it or due to finger pricking.
Drying of nasal mucosa is very common in harsh winters or in very hot climates.
This dry mucosa then cracks and can cause slight bleeding.
There can be other reasons for nasal bleeding like use of blood thinners,high blood pressure etc.
I would advise you the following...
Keep your nose lubricated by applying either Vaseline or NEOSPORIN ointment.
Drink plenty of water.
Take less alcohol.
Quit smoking.
Avoid finger pricking.

These measure should keep you all right but if your bleeding continues or becomes heavy,then it would be advisable for you to consult an ENT specialist and get yourself checked up.
I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar