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First aid I know
- Sit up and lean forward, not back.
- Pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 to 15 minutes without letting go.
- Spit out any blood, do not swallow it.
About my nosebleeds
- They happen every few weeks.
- They come from the same side.
- They happen with dry air, AC or picking.
- I take blood thinners or aspirin.
Red flags
- Bleeding that does not stop after 20 minutes of pressure.
- Heavy bleeding, or feeling faint.
- Bleeding after a head injury.
- Very high blood pressure.
What your ticks may mean
Most repeated nosebleeds come from a small group of blood vessels at the front of the nose. With a scope, the exact spot can be seen and often sealed in the clinic with numbing first.
Get emergency care if
You ticked any red flag. For nosebleeds that keep coming back, see an ENT and check your blood pressure and medicines with your doctor.