Any good ideas for slowing a nose bleed?

Answer 1

How do you stop the common nosebleed?

Most people who develop nose bleeding can handle the problem without the need of a physician if they follow the recommendations below:

Pinch all the soft parts of the nose together between your thumb and index finger.
Press firmly toward the face - compressing the pinched parts of the nose against the bones of the face.
Hold the nose for at least 5 minutes (timed by the clock). Repeat as necessary until the nose has stopped bleeding.
Sit quietly, keeping the head higher than the level of the heart; that is, sit up or lie with the head elevated. Do not lay flat or put your head between your legs.
Apply ice (crushed in a plastic bag or washcloth) to nose and cheeks.
How do you prevent the nose from bleeding again?



Go home and rest with head elevated at 30 to 45 degrees.
Do not blow your nose or put anything into it. If you have to sneeze, open your mouth so that the air will escape out the mouth and not through the nose.
Do not strain during bowel movements. Use a stool softener (for example, Colace).
Do not strain or bend down to lift anything heavy.
Try to keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
Do not smoke.
Stay on a soft cool diet. No hot liquids for at least 24 hours.
Do not take any medications which will "thin the blood" (aspirin or aspirin products). If these have been prescribed by your primary care physician, you need to contact him or her regarding stopping these medications.
Your doctor may recommend some form of lubricating ointment for the inside of the nose (see below).
If re-bleeding occurs, try to clear the nose of clots by sniffing in forcefully. You can try using a nasal decongestant spray, such as Afrin, Duration, or Neo-Synephrine. These types of sprays constrict blood vessels. (NOTE: If used for many days at a time, these can cause addiction.)
Repeat the steps above on how to stop the common nose bleed. If bleeding persists, then call your doctor and/or come to the emergency room.

Why do people get nosebleeds?

The nose is a part of the body that is very rich in blood vessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position on the face. As a result, any trauma to the face can cause bleeding. The bleeding may be profuse, or simply a minor complication. Nosebleeds can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out, crust, and crack. This is common in dry climates, or during the winter months when the air is dry and warm from household heaters. People are more susceptible to bleeding if they are taking medications which prevent normal blood clotting (Coumadin, warfarin, aspirin, or any anti-inflammatory medication). In this situation, only a very minor trauma could result in significant bleeding.

The incidence of nosebleeds is higher during the colder winter months when upper respiratory infections are more frequent, and the temperature and humidity fluctuate more dramatically. In addition, changes from a bitter cold outside environment to a warm, dry, heated home results in drying and changes in the nose which will make it more susceptible to bleeding. Nosebleeds also occur in hot dry climates with low humidity, or when there is a change in the seasons. The following list of factors predispose people to nosebleeds:

Infection
Trauma
Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
Hypertension
Use of "blood thinning medications"
Alcohol abuse
Less common causes include, tumors and inherited bleeding problems

Answer 2

Put you head back and hold it there.

The idea is that bloo contains coagulation factors so it clots and stems the bleeding. If you bleed but all the blood flows down the nose and none stays behind to clot and stem the bleeding. By tipping you head back, you let the blood pool and hopefully it will do the preper job.

If you get frequent nose bleeds, go see a doctor though. But once in a while is no problem.

Answer 3

You have had some VERY bad answers here.

You incline the HEAD ONLY slightly forward, to stop blood running down the back of your throat. You never tip it back, and it should certainly not be between your knees.

Ppinch the nose just under the bridge, and hold it for 10 minutes. If it has still not stopped, it is time to head for a hospital.

Answer 4

Pinch the bridge of your nose, sit with your head between your knees for 10 minutes. If you stop too soon your nose will start to bleed again.

Answer 5

Pinch the bridge of the nose and ice either the forehead or the neck, and SIT STILL. Increased movement increases blood flow. If it is a chronic problem you may need your nose to be cauterized (basically they create scar tissue so any break in the tissue wont leak blood

Answer 6

Tilt your head back,
lay flat on your back,and use a towel with ice cubes in it placed over your nose to stop the bleeding,Lay very quiet and be still for
5 to 10 minutes, if
the bleeding does
not stop go into emergency, it could
be something more serious.

Answer 7

Hold a small cloth or tissue beneath your nose and pinch or close off your nostrils. Hold the pressure for as long as you can to help stop the blood flow. Tilt your head slightly back but not enough to let the blood flow down your throat.'

Answer 8

Press your nose, hold your face upright. Count 60 seconds.

Then move face down still pressing your nose, count 30 seconds.
Release nose pressure.

And it's over.

PS: Breath through mouth while doing this procedure. Blood wouldn't rush through your throat I guarantee you.

Answer 9

• Sit up straight and tip your head slightly forward. Tilting the head back may cause the blood to run down the throat.
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Answer 10

stick 2 tampons in your nostrils , stand on one foot and smack your self in the face over and over until you can't remember your nose is bleeding