Just a bleeding nuisance or a major hassle? Do you suffer from nose bleeds? If you do then you’ll know how hard it can be to get the bleeding to stop. This article is full of tips to help you.
Start by very, very gently blowing the nose. This will clear any larger clots from the nostril area and allow the actual bleeding vessel to clot more quickly and effectively. Take care not to blow too hard or you’ll simply make it bleed all the more heavily.
Next try any of the following treatment options. Despite what you might have heard previously you should try to stay upright during an epistaxis episode. Be seated or perhaps stand. Leaning your head back only means that you will swallow a lot of blood and this can make you feel sick or even choke.
So here’s what to do next. Begin by applying some pretty firm finger pressure over the soft fleshy bit of the nose. Keep the presure applied like this for about twenty minutes. Use a clock or watch to time yourself as you do this. Don’t let go until twenty minutes is up. If you’re still bleeding after this time then you may need to go to hospital for packing of the nose or other specialist treatments.
I’ve read that drinking spicy liquids can slow down bleeding or blood loss. I have to say that I’m not sure this is true. But – if you can tolerate it then try mixing eight small spoonfuls of the hottest cayenne or chilli extract you can find with a cupful of warm water. Drink this as quickly as you can and you should find the nose stops bleeding.
Some other old fashioned treatments include wrapping twine or string around your little finger nail on the hand opposite to the side where the nostril is bleeding. Tie it as tight as you can and your granny says that the nose bleed will stop !
Lastly, another strange one, use the power of crystals or gems to heal your nose. The gemstone amber is said to have power to stop bleeding if you hold it against the soft part of the nostril.
And finally – don’t forget – if you are having frequent nose bleeds then you need to see a doc for a BP check. You might also want to start taking vitamin C and vitamin K supplements to your diet.
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