What should I do if my nose bleeds?

Picking the nose with hands is a very bad habit for many people. We know that the nasal cavity is a very sensitive part with abundant capillaries. If we are not careful, the capillaries may rupture and cause bleeding. It is also easy to induce infection, causing bacteria and viruses to enter the body, and sometimes even cause more serious harm. Let us learn about this aspect below.

What to do if your nose bleeds

If a child picks his nose and bleeds, if the bleeding is very slight, you can let the baby tilt his head back and wait until the blood clots before lowering his head. If the bleeding is severe, you need to go to the nasal department for hemostasis treatment in time. At the same time, parents should tell their children not to pick their noses hard. If there is mucus in the nasal cavity, they can ask their parents to deal with it. Use hot water to fumigate your nose, and when the mucus softens, you can gently take it out. The nasal cavity can humidify and purify the absorbed air, so good daily care of the nasal cavity can reduce the occurrence of nasal diseases.

Especially for babies, nose bleeding is common, which is mostly caused by the dryness of the nasal mucosa. If a baby has nose bleeding, blood diseases must be ruled out first. Pay more attention to maintaining the humidity of the indoor air, take your baby for more outdoor activities, avoid breathing unclean or smelly air, and try not to stay in unsanitary or poorly ventilated places for a long time. Avoid places with large crowds during the cold season and keep your home clean.

How to stop nose bleeding

1. Cold compress method: apply a towel soaked in cold water or an ice bag to the patient's forehead or neck.

2. Compression method: You can rub your fingers 1-2 inches on the midline of the hairline, or pinch one side of the nose to stop the bleeding.

3. The guiding method is to put the patient's feet in warm water. You can also mash garlic and apply it to the Yongquan acupoint on the sole of the foot. It can stop bleeding.

4. Nasal drop method: grind scented ink into a concentrated juice and drop it into the nose. You can also use medicine.

5. The nasal blowing method is to use some Chinese medicine powder to blow into the nasal cavity. You can also put these Chinese medicines on cotton pads, stick them on the bleeding area, or fill the nasal cavity.

In short, if you have nothing to do, don't pick your nose, especially in this dry climate, as it will easily cause bleeding. If your nose is bleeding, don't worry, just use the above methods to deal with it first. If it can't be handled well, it's not too late to go to the hospital. If the bleeding is not severe, the above methods can handle it.