best ways to stop nose bleeding?

Question

I just had a nosebleed for like an hour. I used to get them all the time, this is the first one i had in a long time though. one of my doctors told me i have a lack of phosphorus in my system, but yet i think its because i fell off the bleachers and landed on my nose when i was in high school.

Anyways some say to hold the bridge of the nose, or pinch the soft part. I usually hold the soft part, the bridge of my nose hurts otherwise, and look up or down? I look down because i dont want the blood to run down my throat. That would make me vomit. Soooo.... any sugestions? ----thanks!

yes i do eat fish, but does that cause nosebleedS?

omgosh people, make jokes at the person bleeding for an hour....
hahaha pick ur nose,
well stop picking ur butt and talkin shhht

Answer 1

as a child I got nose bleeds all the time and saw many dr's to find the root of my issue - to stop a nose bleed you want to lightly pinch the bridge of your nose (always keeping a tissue handy for leakage) for 20 minutes - any nose bleed that lasts longer than 20 minutes you want to consult a doctor about - less than that, there's nothing to worry about. To prevent them (while this doesnt sound apealing, it WORKS) in the mornigns when you get out of the shower you want to put a small amount of vasaline (or similar product) on a qtip or finger and cover the inside walls of your nose, this forms a protective barrier over the blood vessels in the nose, as well as keeping moisture in to prevent cracks and nose bleeds.

Answer 2

You have tried the ones I know of - go to the ER if nothing works. I did find this though :o) feel better. If your one dr gave you some random answer - get a second opinion from an ENT (Ear Nose Throat doctor) also called a otolaryngologist - spelled that wrong I am sure but see one of them.

Nosebleeds can be a sign of something else - another bigger problem. They would not keep coming back from a fall off the bleachers unless there was some reason a cut didn't heal up, etc. It can be a Vitamin K deficiency so you may want to ask a dr if you should take a supplement or look for a multi that has Vitamin K. You can also get this vitamin from leafy green veggies but I read that foods that are high in salicylates (aspirin like substances, fruit and fruit juices) can block vitamin K.

How to Stop Nosebleed:
1. Sit with your head leaning forward.
2. Pinch the nostrils shut, using your thumb and forefinger in such a way that the nasal septum (the
nose's midsection) is being gently squeezed.
3. Hold for 15 uninterrupted minutes, breathing through your mouth.
4. At the same time, apply cold compresses (such as ice in a soft cloth) to the area around the nose.
5. For the next 24 hours, make sure your head is elevated above the level of your heart.
6. Also, wait 24 hours before blowing your nose, lifting heavy objects, or exercising strenuously

Answer 3

Firstly, you should find out why you are getting nose bleeds so often. Once a week is not normal. Unless picking your nose is what is causing the bleed. If not, nose bleeds can be caused by living in a dry environment such as Nevada or Arizona. Also, stress can cause nose bleeds. If neither of these scenarios pertains to you, you should seek the advise of a doctor. Back to your question. DO NOT lean back. This will cause you to choke on your own blood. Also, do not pinch your nose closed. Let is run freely into a paper towel, napkin, whatever...Since we do not usually carry an ice pack with us, go to the nurses office. Place the ice back on the back of your neck. Really. The nurse will probably say that is wrong, but it is not. If the bleed continues for more than 5 minutes, go to the hospital.

Answer 4

Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward slightly. You can also put an ice cube at the top of the bridge of the nose between the eyes. After about 10-15 mins, check and see if the bleeding has stopped. If it has not, go to the ER. If it has, dont blow your nose of suck air in hard thru it.

Uncontrolled nose bleed could be a sign of high blood pressure. The majority of nose bleeds are easy to control with the pinching and the ice. Again, if it dont stop, go to the ER.

Answer 5

To take care of a nosebleed:

Sit upright. By remaining upright, you reduce blood pressure in the veins of your nose. This discourages further bleeding.
Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger and breathe through your mouth. Continue the pinch for five to 10 minutes. This maneuver sends pressure to the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood.
To prevent rebleeding after bleeding has stopped, don't pick or blow your nose and don't bend down until several hours after the bleeding episode. Keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
If rebleeding occurs, sniff in forcefully to clear your nose of blood clots, spray both sides of your nose with a decongestant nasal spray containing oxymetazoline (Afrin, Dristan, others). Pinch your nose again in the technique described above and call your doctor.
Seek medical care immediately if:

The bleeding lasts for more than 20 minutes
The nosebleed follows an accident, a fall or an injury to your head, including a punch in the face that may have broken your nose

Answer 6

Niose bleeds are caused by damage to the blood vessels which in your nose are generally very small.
Braking your nose years ago will have no effect to day; however some people are prone to them.

If you are bleeding heavy and/or for long; like 2 hours; feel dizzy slightly or anything; seek medical attension to aviod blood volume depletion.
Otherwise, hold you fingers on the bridge of your nose until it stops. Do not sniff violently and poke anything up there as the vessels will rupture again.

*Do not inject anything into you, like someone says, you may contract infection from dirty needles or get the dose wrong. Such mistakes kill.

Answer 7

Lean over the sink and put a very cold washcloth on the back of your neck while pinching the bridge of your nose.

Or you can put a piece of wet paper towel above your two front teeth and hold it there until the bleeding stops.

I'd actually go to an ear/nose/throat specialist and have them check for capillaries near the surface. That happened to me, and they cauterized it, and no more bloody noses. Also, it helps to run a cool mist humidifier at night and use a nose rinse in the morning and night-drink lots of water and keep your moist tissues hydrated.

Best to you.

Answer 8

you can try the old pinch your nose routine if it doesnt stop in 3-5 min tild hear back slightly another thing you can do besides trying vitamin k shots is free find a clean brown paper bag like a grocery or lunch bag tear off a strip about the size of your finger then put it in your mout get it wet with saliva then twist it so it will fit snugly up your nose leave it there 30 min the mixture of the chemicals used to process the bag reacts with the saliva to stop most nosebleeds unless it is caused by extreme high blood pressure in that event get to hospital and the have a extra large q tip that is soaked in a chemical that can cauterize the vein inside with out any pain been there best wishes Gorbalizer

Answer 9

Hold your head only slightly back. Pinch the nose firmly but gently. Pack it with tissue or cotton to absorb the blood. If the plug gets saturated, remove it and pinch the nose more and ease off once in a while and breath evenly and slowly. This may allow the air to clot the blood. If it continues to bleed, then repack the nose, but very gently and pinch.

Answer 10

When my husband had deviated septum surgery,his nose bled after and Doc said get neo-syneferin nose spray.It stopped the bleeding!!