nose bleed?

Question

sense i was in sixth grade (i am a junior in high school now) i have been having frequent nose bleeds, multiple times a year, in no particular season (so i do no think it is allergies) that last sometimes as long as an hour and a half. i have seen docters about this, but all they do is wait till it stops and send me home. tonight i have another one, pretty severe, constant bleeding, so far it has been thirty minutes. it commonly happens when I am in high stress situations, but I do not think this is a normal thing that should happen...Has anyone experianced this or knows what I should do? Please do not just suggest a docter, because I have done so and no help. But if you know why this is happening and what I can do, other than wait it out, much appreciation. Thankyou.

I got it cloterized once before, a few months ago (I forgot about that when I asked the question).
I haven't had any bruises. And I've also never had my blood tested to check platelets. And I am female. To answer all of your questions.
I'll try the suggestion with the humidifier, I believe we have one. As well as asking my mom about getting a blood test or something. Thanks for the advice, it's a relief to know others have had similar instances with nose bleeds, so I'm a little less paranoid now...

hahaha, Hagar thanks for the suggestion but I don't pick my nose...

Answer 1

When I was your age I had a similar problem. The doctors said it was due to blood vessels close to the surface in my nose. The good news is that I outgrew it. If it continues into adult hood I had been told that there was a process they could use to generate scar tissue over the blood vessels, cauterizing. Right now listen to your doctors and do nothing, I'm willing to bet this problem will go away in the next couple of years as you get older.

Answer 2

Dear Lara,
Here are some knowledges about nose bleeding that I have collected over the internet and would like to share with you!

Nose Bleeding

A- Overview & Considerations

Nosebleeds are very common. The nose contains many tiny blood vessels that bleed easily. Air moving through the nose can dry and irritate the membranes lining the inside of the nose, forming crusts. These crusts bleed when irritated by rubbing, picking, or blowing the nose.

The lining of the nose is more likely to become dry and irritated from low humidity, allergies, colds, or sinusitis. Thus, nosebleeds occur more frequently in the winter when viruses are common and heated indoor air dries out the nostrils. A foreign object in the nose or direct impact to the nose can also cause a nosebleed.

If you have a deviated septum, you may be prone to frequent nosebleeds.

Most nosebleeds occur on the tip of the septum, the cartilage that separates the nasal chambers. The septum contains many fragile, easily damaged blood vessels. This form of nosebleed is usually easy to stop. Less commonly, nosebleeds may occur higher on the septum or deeper in the nose. These higher or deeper nosebleeds may be harder to control.

Occasionally, nosebleeds may indicate other disorders such as bleeding disorders, high blood pressure, or hardening of the arteries.

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (also called HHT or Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) may be evidenced by nosebleeds. This is a disorder involving a blood vessel growth similar to a birthmark in the back of the nose.

Blood thinners such as Coumadin or aspirin may cause or worsen nosebleeds.


B- Common Causes

Nose picking
Direct impact or broken nose
Vigorous nose blowing
In children, a foreign body lodged in the nose
Allergic rhinitis
Repeated sneezing
Upper respiratory infection
Barotrauma
Chemical irritants
Drugs (such as anticoagulants or anti-inflammatories)
Facial and nasal surgery

C- Home Care & Treatment

Sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are closed) for about 5-10 minutes. Lean forward to avoid swallowing the blood and breathe through your mouth. Wait at least 5 minutes before checking if the bleeding has stopped. Almost all nose bleeds can be controlled in this way if sufficient time is allowed for the bleeding to stop.

It may help to apply cold compresses or ice across the bridge of the nose. DO NOT pack the inside of the nose with gauze.

D- Prevention

A cooler house and a vaporizer, to return humidity to the air, help many people with frequent nosebleeds. Nasal saline spray also can help prevent nosebleeds, especially during the winter months.

Hope that may help you!
Good luck!

Answer 3

Hello! i had the exact same thing as a matter of fact! I know... it gets really annoying, huh? Anyways... I would get your nose Cauterized because i did and i have only had a nose bleed once or twice and i got it done about 5 years ago. The doctor told me that this was due to the blood vessels in my nose being very close to the surface, and that was true. From what it sounds like, i think you should try the Cauterization... you never know... it could work just as well for you as it did for me!

Answer 4

My brother had the same thing when he was younger, and eventually my parents convinced the doctor to cauterize (seal off using heat) the vessels in his nose that were causing the problems. As far as I know, he hasn't had to worry about those killer nosebleeds ever since!

I think for him it was a combination of weak blood vessels too close to the surface, and thin blood.

Answer 5

I used to have nose bleeds as a kid all the time, what you need to do is have your nose coterized by a doctor, essentally they stick dry ice in your nostrill and it closes up the veins or something like that. Worked for me I had to have it done twice now I get maybe 1 nose bleed every 2 years or so. Another thing to do to get it to stop bleeding is...this is kinda gross but works in my opinion, take a tissue and roll it into a cylander (looking like a tampon sorta) and shove it up ur nose then wait a min or two and slowly pull it out. you want to essentially latch on to a big bloody booger essentially, I dont know exactly what it is but everytime i snag that it stops bleeding right away. But most definetally get your nose coterized

Answer 6

possibly genetic disorder, vitamin k deficiency, or clotting problem low platelet count. You still should go see a different doctor to get it checked out- or at least a blood test to check blood

Answer 7

I used to get nose bleeds quite often. I mentioned this to my doctor and he told me to keep my fingers out of my nose and it'll eventually stop, and they did.
My wife has the same issue's and the humidifier is good advice, it seems to help her.
Just being a smart ***...GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 8

I get nosebleeds and was told it's from the dry air. I got a humidifier and that helps a lot.

Answer 9

are you bruising as well? if so do they take longer than average to go away? has you ever had a blood test to check your clotting factor or platelets? are you male or female?

Lots of questions I know but they are important.

Answer 10

just chill and relax when you get worked up ,um you should ask your doctor to send you to a medical terminoligist or some thing thats high tec and can solve a prob like this.