Just moved about a year from the tropics to work in Geneva, first winter here, get frequent nosebleeds from 1 nosetril, left one, almost every morning when I wake up and wash up....seems like fresh blood with the nose wax....any cause for concern? Thanks.
2007-12-04 03:08:29 · 5 answers · asked by undacman 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Epistaxis is nose bleeding, which occurs from the anterior or posterior portion of the nasal septum. Diagnosis is by direct visualization. Treatment varies by site of bleeding but includes cautery and various types of packing.
Consult an ENT specialist.
2007-12-04 03:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nosebleeds are pretty common - they are not typically a symptom of some larger problem. Nosebleeds themselves can be a medical risk if the bleeding is severe enough to cause anemia.
Most likely the nosebleed is caused by excessively dry air in heated buildings. You can alleviate this by using a humidifer in the bedroom and using a saline nasal spray,
You could also get the bleeding stopped by visiting the doc to get the blood vessel sealed off with wire instrument that emits a spark that cauterizes the vein or artery.
2007-12-04 05:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having lived in the tropics your nose is not used to the bone dry conditions of a real winter. Your membranes are getting dried and bleed easily. Squirt some saline up there a few times a day, keep your finger out of there, and you should be fine. Dryness is the more likely culprit than "nose cancer".
2007-12-04 03:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Brian A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i got frequent nose bleeds when I was anemic(low iron)
try taking an iron pill or go to the doctor and have him check your iron
2007-12-04 03:12:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the elevation
2007-12-04 03:12:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋