ive had a nosebleed literally all day.?

Question

i have never gotten a nosebleed in my life.
i got one today and it has been non-stop for the past 5 hours.
its not gushing but its really agravating me.
my mom said that its most likely because of the changing weather and my nose is dried out...
so she said i should put lotion up my nose....
is that really what i should do??
it makes sense that i would make the skin softer.....
but sticking lotion up my nose doesnt seem to healthy.

Answer 1

you should not put lotion up your nose. if the bleeding is because of drying sinuses, your finger won't fit that far up your nose to be able to moisturize the sinuses. don't put lotion up your nose!!!!
you need to pack your nose with gauze and maybe it will stop bleeding. if it doesn't you need to see a doctor because there could be a serious problem.

Answer 2

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).

Treatment For Nosebleeds
Many physicians suggest any of the following lubricating creams or ointments. They can all be purchased without a prescription: Bacitracin, A and D Ointment, Eucerin, Polysporin, and Vaseline. Up to three applications a day may be needed, but usually every night at bedtime is enough. A saline nasal spray will also moisten dry nasal membranes.

If the nosebleeds persist, you should see your doctor. Using an endoscope, a tube with a light for seeing inside the nose, your physician may find a problem within the nose that can be fixed. He or she may recommend cauterization (sealing) of the blood vessel that is causing the trouble.


What About Rebleeding?
To prevent rebleeding after initial bleeding has stopped:

Do not pick or blow nose.
Do not strain or bend down to lift anything heavy.
Keep head higher than the heart.
Use a humidifier during dry winter months.
If rebleeding occurs:

Attempt to clear nose of all blood clots.
Spray nose four times in the bleeding nostril(s) with a decongestant spray such as Afrin or Neo-Synephrine.
Perform steps 1 and 2 shown in the “To stop an anterior nosebleed” box in this leaflet. Repeat these steps as necessary.
Call your doctor if bleeding persists

Answer 3

Remove you tonsils...if bleedng persist then a small piece of paper in the upper lip to put pressure will slow the bleeding down..seem to work for ages..

Answer 4

but ice arond your noce and damp paper towels to hold to blood. lie down and get someone to help yooh.
call a doctor and make sure you havent irritated churr nose.