What Causes Nose Bleeding?

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014

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Wed, 9 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : yes. please. my sister is bleeding out of her nose and throat out of the blue right now. she is 65 years old and under great stress. please advise.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hypertensive bleed

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Most common cause is high blood pressure. But to rule out other diseases your daughter should go for
1. BP measurement.
2. CT scan PNS and
3. Bleeding profile.

I suggest she consults a doctor at the earliest.

Thanks

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