2006-09-20 07:09:43 · 20 answers · asked by Helena 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sit in a chair, pinch your nostrils together, and put your head down below your knees. It may take several minutes to control the bleeding. Applying a cold pack to the nape of the neck may also help slow the bleeding. If the bleeding cannot be controlled within 1/2 hour - see the doctor. He/she will likely either cauterize the broken vessel, or pack the nasal cavity with gauze.
Never lean your head back when you have an active nosebleed - this will cause you to swallow blood. Blood is a natural emetic - and you will be guaranteed to blow chunks.
2006-09-20 07:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by oscarschic 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You lean your head back and pinch the top of your nose until the bleeding stops. Also, apply a cold ice pack to the area. If it doesn't stop within about 5 to 10 minutes and bleeding is severe, get to a hospital.
2006-09-20 07:57:00 · answer #2 · answered by COACH 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't need to lean your entire body, you can drop your head forward & down. This position protects your airway. Apply pressure to blood vessels by pinching the nasal bone between your eyes for no less than 5 minutes. If bleeding continues, pinch for another 5 minutes. Repeat as needed. Avoid leaning back. This position opens your airway and can make you vulnerable to asphyxiation. Also, avoid swallowing blood. This can make you nauseous and can make you vomit which will complicate matters.
2006-09-20 07:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Forward, apply light pressure to the bridge of the nose, grab something cool to apply. If you lean back, it just makes the blood go down your throat into your stomach, which upsets your stomach.
2006-09-20 07:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ca-C 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are supposed to pinch off that nostril and lean forward. Leaning back causes all that blood to run down your throat.
2006-09-20 07:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by CHERYL 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but once I saw on Sex and the City, when a guy had a bleeding nose, he took a clean tampon, broke it in half, and put the pieces in his nostrils to soak up the blood. It was pretty funny and I guess it would actually work. (Only do this if at home by yourself).
2006-09-20 07:18:20 · answer #6 · answered by PangiBear 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you lean forward, pinch and hold the nose until it goes away. if you lean back, blood will go to the throat and could choke you.
2006-09-20 07:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by Henry_Tee 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Lean backwards and put ice on your nose so that the blood dries up faster and stops the nose from bleeding.
2006-09-20 07:14:04 · answer #8 · answered by Scouser7674 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
well to answer you question it depends on your position. if standing lean back. but i wouldnt even do that.
what i would is i would get some cleanxes and lay on a bed, pich your nose. and stay like that till you think its gone. if it dosnt go away i would contact someone or go to the doctor.
2006-09-20 07:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are suppose to lean back so you can stop the bleeding
2006-09-20 07:13:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋