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What Are The Reasons For Increased Blood Pressure Level And Bleeding From Nose?

Last night my B/P shot up to 197 / 122 at 2:am when I went to bathroom. I started to nose bleed profusely. what could be the symptom. I had to take a dose of diuretic and Diovan 80 which I was not taking on regular basis. I m ok but feeling week very worried any home tips.
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
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hello
increased blood pressure can cause rupture of small blood vessels of nose and cause nose bleed
-few tips to avoid such situation
-take BP medicines regularly , monitor BP regularly and if BP high report to your doctor
-avoid cleaning of nose
if you have nose bleed even after BP control - consult an ENT specialist
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What Are The Reasons For Increased Blood Pressure Level And Bleeding From Nose?

hello increased blood pressure can cause rupture of small blood vessels of nose and cause nose bleed -few tips to avoid such situation -take BP medicines regularly , monitor BP regularly and if BP high report to your doctor -avoid cleaning of nose if you have nose bleed even after BP control - consult an ENT specialist