What causes nose bleeds?

Answer 1

sucker punch. POW!

Answer 2

Causes Of A Nosebleed
Most nosebleeds (epistaxis) are mere nuisances. But some are quite frightening, and a few are even life threatening. Physicians classify nosebleeds into two different types.


Anterior nosebleed: Most nosebleeds begin in the lower part of the septum, the semi-rigid wall that separates the two nostrils of the nose. The septum contains blood vessels that can be broken by a blow to the nose or the edge of a sharp fingernail. This type of nosebleed comes from the front of the nose and begins with a flow of blood out one nostril when the patient is sitting or standing.

Posterior nosebleed: More rarely, a nosebleed can begin high and deep within the nose and flow down the back of the mouth and throat even if the patient is sitting or standing.

Additional Causes Of Nosebleeds:
Allergies, infections, or dryness that cause itching and lead to picking of the nose.
Vigorous nose blowing that ruptures superficial blood vessels in the elderly and in the young.
Clotting disorders that run in families or are due to medications.
Fractures of the nose or of the base of the skull that can cause bleeding and should be regarded seriously when the bleeding follows a head injury.
Rarely, tumors (both malignant and nonmalignant) have to be considered, particularly in the older patient or in smokers.

Types Of Nosebleeds
Obviously, when the patient is lying down, even anterior (front of nasal cavity) nosebleeds may seem to flow posteriorly, especially if the patient is coughing or blowing his nose.

It is important to try to make the distinction since posterior (back of nasal cavity) nosebleeds are often more severe and almost always require a physician’s care. Posterior nosebleeds are more likely to occur in older people, persons with high blood pressure, and in cases of injury to the nose or face.

Anterior nosebleeds are common in dry climates or during the winter months when heated, dry indoor air dehydrates the nasal membranes. Dryness may result in crusting, cracking, and bleeding. This can be prevented if you place a bit of lubricating cream or ointment about the size of a pea on the end of your fingertip and then rub it inside the nose, especially on the middle portion of the nose (the septum).

Answer 3

Digging too deep for liquid gold.

Just last week I dug in too far myself, and I nearly fainted as I was driving myself to the hospital because of the violent rushing of blood out of my nose. Once you dig in too far, you'll drop that habit very quickly. I haven't done it since last week myself, but that may be because of the bandages and gauze stuffed up my nose at the moment.

Lots of other things may also be the cause of them such as changes in temperature, dryness (lack of humidity in the air), changes in orientation (lying down or sitting up too quickly, for example), or being punched very hard in the nose. Sometimes they just seem to happen also. If you're concerned, mention it to your doctor next time you visit him or her.

Answer 4

heat, and when my brother hits my nose so hard. Once, because of my brother, my nose bleeds SOOOOOOOOOO much.

Answer 5

extreme heat or pressure causing the collapse of a blood vessel,,,

Answer 6

stay out your nose.... No i'm just playing you are getting to hot. my brother gets them. and check with a doctor.

Answer 7

Tired
sick/unhealthy
cancer
throwing up

Answer 8

punches in the face,hanging upside down,being sick,and just getting them naturally

Answer 9

stress and high blood pressure and someone hitting you in it

Answer 10

heat