What's wrong with the nose congestion?

Nasal congestion is actually a manifestation of nose bleeding. Nose bleeding should be taken seriously. If not treated, the bleeding cannot be stopped. Nasal congestion can be caused by many reasons, such as some diseases or some other reasons. So what is the cause of nasal congestion?

The causes of nosebleeds can be roughly divided into two types: one is the more common cause, which is caused by diseases of the nose itself, and the other is caused by systemic diseases.

Bleeding from the nose itself is most often caused by dryness or erosion of the nasal mucosa. This situation often occurs when the weather is too dry or after eating chili peppers, beef or mutton, causing a small amount of nose bleeding. Some people have the bad habit of picking their noses, and some people blow their noses very hard. These actions can also damage the small blood vessels in the nasal mucosa and cause nosebleeds. In addition, if the nasal septum (the space between the two nostrils) deviates from the midline, is significantly curved, or even partially bulges, then this protruding part is more likely to bleed.

In addition, inflammation or fungal diseases in the sinuses can also cause nosebleeds. It is worth noting that when a hemangioma grows in the nose, the amount of nose bleeding is often heavy; and malignant tumors such as nasal cancer or nasopharyngeal cancer often manifest as bloody nasal discharge in the early stages.

Of course, some systemic diseases can also cause nose bleeding. For example, diseases that cause fever can cause bleeding due to congestion of the nasal mucosa. Blood diseases such as thrombocytopenia or leukemia can cause nose bleeding due to abnormal coagulation function. People with severe liver damage may also experience nose bleeding due to coagulation disorders.

If nose bleeding occurs, emergency measures should be taken immediately. If nose bleeding is caused by dryness or erosion of the nasal mucosa, you should pay attention to your eating habits and increase the humidity in the room. When there is blood in the nasal mucus, and the nasal cavity also has a bad odor and is blocked, this may be caused by severe sinusitis or fungal infection. You should go to a specialist hospital for a clear diagnosis and timely treatment.

If a person with nosebleeds feels that the nasal congestion is getting worse, and even experiences headaches, double vision, bulging eyes, stuffy ears, and lymph nodes in the head and neck, these may be signs of a malignant tumor and the person needs to go to the hospital for further detailed examination to avoid delaying treatment.