The nose is a very important part of your face and is rich in blood vessels. It is situated at a vulnerable place, and any accident to the face can lead to nose bleeding. Even a very little damage to one of the numerous blood vessels inside the nose can cause severe bleeding. High blood pressure or bending down also causes enough pressure to break a vessel inside the nose and results in a bloody nose.
General causes of bloody nose
Apart from accidents on the face bloody nose is caused by any of the following reasons
- Cold or flu
- Allergies
- Nasal tumor
- Nose injury
- Nose picking
- Nasal infection
Do's and Don'ts in case of bloody nose
- Leaning over will increase the blood pressure in the nasal area and increases blood loss.
- If you have high blood pressure, keep it under control.
- If your nose is very dry and crusted, moisturize your nasal cavity using saline irrigation.
Some tips you should follow.
- Start spraying Afrin or some other topical decongestant nasal spray into the nasal cavity.
- Lean your head back and apply pressure to the nose to reduce bloody nose.
- Try to relax
Home remedies for bloody nose
Below are some easy home remedies to teat bloody nose
- Take cayenne, goldenseal, and white oak bark to stop nasal bleeding.
- Put a wet towel on the head stops nose bleeds.
- Do not lie down when you have a nosebleed, sit or stand.
- Do not put your head back. It will cause you to swallow blood.
- Eat green vegetables and take chlorophyll.
Homoeopathic Remedies for Nose bleeding
You can take any of the following homoeopathic medicines to treat bloody nose - aconitum napellus, agaricus muscarius, aloe socotrina, ambra grisea, ammonium carbonicum, and antimonium crudum. The dosage of the medicine depends on the severity of the condition. So, you need to consult a homoeopathic physician to know the right dosage.
