Why does our nose bleed?

In Science Daily Online we talk once about the whirlpools that we have some in the hair.In this occasion, we want to talk about something related to our anatomy that is also very common, but appalling and that can occur at any time: nosebleed or epistaxis.

Does your nose bleed?

Surely you have had many Sometimes, or you know someone who has had their nose bleed for some time in their life, it is very frequent and common due to the situation of the nose (in the middle of the face) and the amount of blood vessels that it contains, which are very fragile and can break.

It is a« incident »quite shocking , which can lead to scare the sufferer and/o presence.However, in most cases it is easy to solve .Important: you should avoid swallowing the blood, as it can cause vomiting and complicate the situation.

The fact of bleeding from the nose is more common in children between 2 and 10 years and between adults between 50 and 80 years.

Did you know that there are two types of nosebleeds ?

Two kinds of nosebleeds

1 Anterior nasal bleeding

This is the most common (more than 90% of cases).Bleeding comes from the blood vessels located in the front of the nostril.This type of bleeding it is more easy to control and does not usually require the intervention of a doctor.

2.Posterior nasal bleeding

Posterior nosebleeds are the least common.They usually start in an artery in the posterior part of the nostril and are very difficult to stop ong>.They are more common in elderly people and often require hospitalization.

Why does my nose bleed?

The most common causes are:

- Blow too loudly and very often .Something that happens especially when we have colds or have the flu.

- Rub your nose , especially if you have the long ones and the inside of your nose irritated.

-A blow in the nose can damage the nasal blood vessels and the mucous membrane.

-The sinusitis

-The climate dry and/or too hot .In both cases the fact having the inside of the dry nose, along with the mucous membranes, makes it more likely that we bleed.

There are other less typical causes such as having used medications with anticoagulant , have very high blood pressure or other diseases, but these are manifested with really heavy bleeding.If it is also accompanied by bleeding in the gums, urine...Go to the doctor for a review.

Can they be avoided?

The tips that we can give you are perhaps a bit obvious, but no less useful.

-If you have a cold or the flu and have a tendency to bleed through your nose, avoid sounding excessively loud.

-Increase the humidity in the environment with an environmental humidifier.

-Try to avoid maximum blows to the nose.

-Not picking your nose is key.

In any case, it is clear that it is something quite common , especially among the Children, which should be managed normally if it is not an exc bleeding It is quite abundant.

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