On a 75 y.o. man thats already been to the doctor without results.
2007-01-10 13:55:49 · 12 answers · asked by cklittle 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
First, lean forward (don't tilt the head backward). This does not stop the bleeding, but prevents him to aspirate the blood. Apply pressure by pinching the bridge of the nose. this may help clotting. Applying ice packs may also help by constricting the blood vessels on the area.
2007-01-10 19:43:55 · answer #1 · answered by Knickz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nosebleed that lasts longer than 10 minutes or doesn't stop with the usual procedures (such has tilting the head forward and pinching the bridge of the nose) should be seen by a doctor. It's possible that a capillary in the sinus cavity has ruptured and will need to be cauterized. This can happen when the air is extremely dry, usually during the winter and/or in an overheated environment.
2007-01-10 22:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older the person, the more dangerous a nosebleed can be. There could be clotting problems or other factors contributing to this including medications one might be taking.
Stopping a nosebleed can be as simple as pinching the soft fleshy part of the nose for up to 5 minutes. This will assist clotting.
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Hope this helps!
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2007-01-10 22:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for starts don't bend the head backward bend forward so the blood doesn't go down his throat and make him cough the blood clot (that clot is good it stops the bleeding) up.pinch the bridge of his nose and put an ice pack on his neck. it helps a lot
if using nasal spray stop that is a side affects that happened to my father. if taking blood thinners that is also a big contributor ! my mom told me this and i have nose bleeds that last forever
2007-01-10 22:06:07 · answer #4 · answered by maemae3509 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you the old home remedy that works best for me when I get them. Take a peice of paper grocery bag and fold it up into a small rectangle. Wet it under the faucet, then stick it under the upper lip where it will be putting pressure on the top gum right where it meets the bottom of the nasal cavity. Has worked like a charm for me for years, even after going to the doctor and having it caterized (spelling?) and all that stuff.
2007-01-10 21:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by stacijo531 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound weird but if you have a severe nose bleed the best thing to use is an OB tampon. All you have to do is stick a regular OB tampon up the nose.
2007-01-11 00:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pinch at the bridge of the nose and head should be down, years ago they said your head should be back but it can cause you to choke on a blood clot. also try ice on the bridge of the nose too
2007-01-10 22:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by missaboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i usually pinch the spot on my nose to pinch the flow then use cold cloth around neck .
2007-01-10 22:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can get it cauterized, or try a bag of ice on the back of the neck. dont take aspirin, its a blood thinner
2007-01-10 22:04:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may need a second opinion....get it cauterised....or if you can pinch it with something cold to help it clot....good luck.
2007-01-10 21:59:07 · answer #10 · answered by ~Another Day~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋