why do i get nose bleeds all the time?

Question

Hi im 26 and i get nose bleeds all the time i can have up to 3 aday then nothing for a week or so. They come anytime when im anywhere i got one last week picking the kids up from school you can image the looks i got lol they only come from the left side. I also have a headache allday everyday on the back of my head just above the neck this all started about two months ago i banged my head hard on a corner of a chair so i went to the doctors and she said my nose looked fine just pinch it to stop the bleeding when it happens and the headache could be stress. That hasn't helped much so has anyone got any ideas to help me with my problem thanks Vicci

Answer 1

You need to make an appointment with an 'ear, nose, and throat' specialist, who can give you a 'full examination' ... I had 'frequent nosebleeds' and the ENT doctor I saw 'cauterized' the inside of my nose ... I still get nosebleeds, but very rarely, and never for long. Some people get nosebleeds because they are 'snorting' drugs ... especially 'cocaine' ... and if you are doing that you must 'quit entirely' to see if that won't 'clear up the problem' before the ENT will even consider giving you a 'cauterization' to stop them from happening so much ... and it could be because of that 'hit' you took to the back of your head, so be sure to tell the doctor about that ... you could have done some 'serious damage' to the blood in your 'brain' and that could cause the nosebleeds ... but I wouldn't 'worry' about that, because you don't 'report' any loss of balance or dizziness, which are usually found in 'brain injuries' that cause nosebleeds.

Answer 2

There are two types of nosebleeds, anterior and posterior, depending on where your bleeding originates. If you have an anterior nosebleed the bleeding comes from the lower septum (wall between the two nose channels) just inside the nose. Sometimes called Little’s area, this part of the nose has a lot of delicate blood vessels that are easily damaged.
The main causes of anterior nosebleeds are:
picking your nose, scratching due to a sharp fingernail, blowing your nose very hard, a minor injury to your nose, a cold or flu (influenza), a blocked, stuffy or dry nose, often caused by an infection, hayfever or other allergies, high altitude, excessive use of nasal decongestants, and excessive use of cocaine.Children almost always have anterior nosebleeds and these are easily treated at home.
If the bleeding is heavy and is coming from further back and higher up your nose. This is called a posterior nosebleed, and you may need medical attention. Posterior nosebleeds are more common in adults than children.
Other possible risk factors for posterior nosebleeds may include:
recent nasal surgery, high, or raised, blood pressure, having a calcium deficiency, conditions such as heart failure, vein abnormalities, leukaemia or haemophilia, blood clotting abnormalities (this could be hereditary), certain medicines such as aspirin, medicines for arthritis, and anticoagulants (that stop blood clotting in other parts of the body), being exposed to irritating chemicals.

Treatment:
If you are having a nosebleed you should:
sit down and firmly pinch the soft part of your nasal cavity, just above your nostrils, together for 10 minutes, lean forward and breathe through your mouth – leaning forward drains the blood down your nose instead of down the back of your throat, maintain the pressure on your nose for 15 minutes (time this on the clock) so that the blood clots, place a covered ice pack on your cheek to help soothe the area, the bleeding should stop and not start again, unless your nose is knocked or picked, and avoid blowing your nose and strenuous activity for at least 12 hours after a nosebleed.See your Doctor if the bleeding is extremely heavy or if it does not stop after maintaining pressure for 20 minutes. Also if you often have more than one nosebleed within a week, as it may be due to an undiagnosed underlying cause.
Your Dr may check your blood pressure and pulse rate and also order a blood test to see if your blood is clotting properly.

Answer 3

Ouch! If it was only nose bleeds, I would say that's not so serious, but you mention a headache and bumping your head on the corner of a chair. To play it safe, you should see a specialist. Did you go to the doctor when you bumped your head? Did you have an X-ray? In the meantime, try not to get excited, do anything strenuous, don't get over-heated.
And find a different doctor. Hopefully it isn't anything serious, but don't chance it.

Answer 4

Yeah, I can imagine what the school thought...funny.
Allergies seem to cause nose bleeds too. Try an otc for allergies and spray saline into your nostrils to better hydrate.

Answer 5

First u should be examined by ENT doctor the u should make blood exam for Hemophilia !!

Answer 6

i could just be from dryness. but it could also be from something serious. I would go to a docter and ask.