A nosebleed occurs when a blood vessel in the nasal lining ruptures. Causes of nosebleeds can include infections, injuries, allergic reactions, nose picking, or the insertion of an object into the nostril.
Nosebleeds are generally a common scenario.
Children often experience nosebleeds, usually due to finger picking or inserting foreign objects into their noses which leads to bleeding.
Besides that, head injuries can also result in nosebleeds, as can sudden changes in air passages, such as during scuba diving or moving to high altitudes.
More Cause: High BP, Dry Weather, Hand Nose Blowing, Excessive use of Decongestant.
What to Do in case of Nose Bleeding
If someone in front of you is experiencing a nosebleed, here is what you should do:
1. Pinch Close Nostrils
Firstly, immediately pinch the soft/front part of the nose and hold it for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Keep the nose pinched for 10 minutes, after which you can let go. If the bleeding continues, pinch the nose again and rush to the hospital immediately.”
2. Ask Victim To Breath From Mouth
Ask the victim to breathe through their mouth by keeping it open.
3. Keep Head Forward Down
Keep the victim’s head forward down and tilt forward.
Do not tilt the head back; if you tilt the head back, the bleeding may trickle down into their windpipe or esophagus.
Note: people with history of high BP must get their BP reading checked.
What Not to Do in case of Nose Bleeding
If someone in front of you is experiencing a nosebleed, here is what you shouldn’t do:
1. Don’t Blow Nose
If pinching the nose has stopped the bleeding, do not blow your nose for the next 2-4 hours. Do not insert any foreign objects into it and leave it as it is in that situation.
2. Check Foreign Objects in the Nostril
An important note: if a child’s nose is bleeding, always check to ensure there is no foreign body inside the nose, such as dirt, stones, pebbles, or any toys, etc.
3. Don’t Try To Remove Foreign Object Without Medical Help
If that is the case, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Please seek medical help and have it removed there. If you try to remove it yourself, it could increase the bleeding.