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What Causes Bleeding From Nose?

Is a bloody nose a side effect from Depakote Sprinkles, my daughter is special needs and is 29 and has been on Depakote Sprinkles. Great medicine for her, controls her seizures, but gets bloody noses a lot, could this be a side effect? and should I talk to her primary care dr. when I take her in.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bleeding from nose. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like foreign object stuck in the nose , chemical irritants , allergic reaction , injury to the nose , repeated sneezing , picking the nose , cold air or upper respiratory infection . But in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects of depakote , which known to cause such symptoms as its side effects I would suggest you to use a humidifier in your house , avoid picking your nose , use antihistamines and apply cold compresses to nose . Consult doctor , who prescribe depakote and discuss the condition . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute. If condition doesn't get well then consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order complete blood count , nasal endoscopy ,partial thromboplastin time , CT scan of the nose , X-ray of the face and nose . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like amoxicillin , anti inflammatory . Doctor can recommend surgery in case of nasal polyp .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bleeding From Nose?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bleeding from nose. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like foreign object stuck in the nose , chemical irritants , allergic reaction , injury to the nose , repeated sneezing , picking the nose , cold air or upper respiratory infection . But in your case the symptoms are probably due to side effects of depakote , which known to cause such symptoms as its side effects I would suggest you to use a humidifier in your house , avoid picking your nose , use antihistamines and apply cold compresses to nose . Consult doctor , who prescribe depakote and discuss the condition . Doctor may alter the dose or prescribe substitute. If condition doesn t get well then consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order complete blood count , nasal endoscopy ,partial thromboplastin time , CT scan of the nose , X-ray of the face and nose . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like amoxicillin , anti inflammatory . Doctor can recommend surgery in case of nasal polyp . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari