subject: Help! I Have Chronic Nosebleed Symptoms [print this page] When blood vessels on the lining of the nose are ruptured, nosebleeds usually occur. This lining is actually close to the mucous membrane and if a person picks his nose and injures the mucous membrane, bleeding will happen.
You do not have to be alarmed when nose bleeding happens but there are times when these nosebleeds are to be taken seriously. Nose bleeding can be classified into upper and lower nosebleeds. When the blood vessels occur way, way up in the nose, it is called upper nosebleed. Lower nosebleed is more common and is caused when the blood vessels in the division separating the nose bursts. Chronic nosebleed is a type of bleeding that occurs quite often and it may need consultation as it can cause serious complications.
If chronic nosebleeds happen to adults, this might be good time to consult a doctor. Having upper nosebleeds often suggests that he might have hypertension.
Having high levels of cholesterol deposits can also cause the blood vessels to rupture. High calcium deposits and tumors can also result to frequent nosebleeds. You should be careful in inhaling hazardous chemicals. Once the mucous membranes are irritated and when you try to pick your nose, it may start bleeding.
Nosebleeds in children happen all the time. Children love to pick their noses; as a result there is a higher chance of them having nosebleeds than adults. Children easily get sick; since their immune system is not yet mature, they frequently catch the colds and other allergies. Catching these illnesses block their noses' airways and can result to blowing the nose. Excessive blowing may cause bleeding to the child. The child's mucous membranes also need moisture and they may crack up and bleed if the weather is dry.
Aspirin is a known blood thinner and is used by most people to relieve them of their headache. If you are prone to nosebleeds, avoid taking them. Picking your nose is also a no-no since this is one of the main causes of why nosebleeds happen. If they do happen, there are lubricating creams that can be applied to stop it. Frequent blowing through the nose would also cause you to bleed so avoid that as well.
If you think something serious is happening, consult your doctor immediately to find the exact cause or to diagnose the condition.
