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What Causes Nose Bleeds For A Week?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2015

Question: male 60 yrs old nose bleed for a week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Epistaxis management

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Nose bleeds or epistaxis commonly occur due to a dried mucosal surface of the nose. Subsequent infections can also lead to prolong bleeding. You can apply digital pressure to the nose for 5 minutes, use ice packs, nasal inhalation of steam, deep breathing, apply topical vasoconstrictor. Most likely the nose bleed will subside with these measures. However if it persists then please consult an ENT specialist to locally examine the nasal cavity and assess the need for a Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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