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What Causes Nose Bleeding And Headaches?

im sure its not serious and probably allergens, dry weather (even though im in ac all day), etc but the nosebleed with my other symptoms is uncommon for me. i have been experiencing sinus headaches, nose bleeds for 4 days and today my throat is getting sore. nose bleeds arent a lot of blood just enough for me to feel dripping in my nose and when i blow it or clean it out it begins to bleed again but if i let it dry then all the blood hardens in my nose makes it hard to breath and hurts. any thoughts?
Fri, 26 Aug 2016
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Hi,

Thanks for posting in HCM.

I understand your concern.

Nose bleeds happens due to presence of fragile vessels inside the inner surface of the nose in an area called 'Little's area'.

This could have been caused due to inflammatory or allergic lesions of the nose leading to mucosal congestion. Based on your description, it appears that infection could have precipitated nose bleeding along with associated symptoms.

In acute bleeding phase, kindly pinch your nose bending forward for about 10 to 15 minutes and breath through the mouth.

Avoid nose picking, as it could result in mechanical damage to mucosa precipitating bleeding again and again.

Kindly consult ENT specialist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

In case the fragile vessels are evident and bleeding does not subside with conservative management, it needs to be treated by means of chemical or electo-cautery.

Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes Nose Bleeding And Headaches?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Nose bleeds happens due to presence of fragile vessels inside the inner surface of the nose in an area called Little s area . This could have been caused due to inflammatory or allergic lesions of the nose leading to mucosal congestion. Based on your description, it appears that infection could have precipitated nose bleeding along with associated symptoms. In acute bleeding phase, kindly pinch your nose bending forward for about 10 to 15 minutes and breath through the mouth. Avoid nose picking, as it could result in mechanical damage to mucosa precipitating bleeding again and again. Kindly consult ENT specialist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. In case the fragile vessels are evident and bleeding does not subside with conservative management, it needs to be treated by means of chemical or electo-cautery. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.