What is the nosebleed?

First of all, the most common nosebleed is caused by dryness. When the nose is too dry, it is easy to cause capillary rupture in the nasal cavity and cause bleeding. Usually in this case, the patient will feel a burning sensation in the nasal cavity and a little pain, but most of them will get better after proper treatment, and the amount of bleeding is not large. You need not panic. If the bleeding is not caused by dry weather, I suggest you go to the hospital.

Second, there are many reasons for nosebleeds. Nasal diseases include nasal septum deviation, nasal trauma, acute rhinitis and tumors of nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Diseases of various organs in the whole body are also an important cause of nosebleeds.

Third, cardiovascular disease is the main cause of nosebleeds. Hypertension, arteriosclerosis, nephritis, eclampsia with hypertension, etc. Can cause nosebleeds.

Fourth, blood diseases can also lead to nosebleeds, and it is easy to bleed. Abnormal platelets or disorder of coagulation mechanism may all lead to nosebleeds.

Fifth, drug poisoning can also lead to nosebleeds. Long-term use of salicylic acid drugs will lead to a decrease in thrombin in the blood and a nosebleed similar to blood diseases; Toxic chemicals such as phosphorus, mercury, arsenic, benzene and other drugs can also cause nosebleeds.

Seven, in addition, acute infectious diseases, adolescent endocrine disorders, can also lead to symptoms of nosebleeds. Can nosebleed be cleaned with normal saline? The traditional way to stop nosebleeds is to raise your head. Is this good? Experts say that looking up can not only stop nosebleeds, but also easily lead to nosebleeds flowing back to the bronchus and throat, causing greater discomfort. Moreover, looking up does not inhibit bleeding, but will increase the amount of bleeding.

Others say that nosebleeds can be cleaned with nasal spray. Experts say that for nosebleeds, if there is a lot of bleeding, don't try to wash your nose with normal seawater to stop bleeding. It's best to ask a doctor to go to a specialized hospital for examination.

So what is the correct treatment for nosebleeds?

The correct way is: bow your head slightly and let nosebleeds flow naturally from your nostrils to prevent nosebleeds from flowing back; Then pinch your nose with your fingers to stop the bleeding, about a few minutes. In addition, you can also apply cold compress, gently apply it to your nose with ice cubes or wet towels to contract blood vessels and control nosebleeds.