How nosebleeds can be stopped

What should be considered when nosebleeds

17/10/2013

Nosebleeds are usually harmless. Nevertheless, many parents are worried when their children have very severe nosebleeds. Mostly cool, damp cloth on the neck and on the forehead helps to relieve the discomfort. In addition, some measures can be taken to prevent nosebleeds. If you are inclined, you should be careful to keep the nasal mucous membranes moist. For example, saline nasal sprays are suitable for this purpose.

How does nosebleed develop??
Nosebleeds look dangerous, but in most cases are harmless. A doctor's visit is rarely necessary, for example, if the bleeding is unstoppable or the symptoms occur regularly. Nasal bleeding usually occurs in the front of the nose. „There is a superficially located venous plexus, which bursts easily, "said Monika Niehaus, spokeswoman for the professional association of pediatricians in Thuringia, opposite the news agency „dpa“. Strong physical stress or vibrations such as jumping and jumping, an accident during sports, a blow to the nose, heavy and frequent whining, inflammation, sneezing, coughing or nasal cannulation are among the most common causes of nosebleeds.

Some people are prone to bleeding in the olfactory organ. Persons with superficial vessels, allergy sufferers and people with blood thinning are especially affected. Petra Bubel of the German Professional Association of Otolaryngologists points to the news agency. High blood pressure, nicotine consumption and a crooked nasal septum can also increase the risk of nosebleeds.

If the pressure in the blood vessels increases slightly or if small mechanical stresses occur, vessels may burst if the nasal mucosa is not sufficiently moisturized. „In dry indoor air, the mucous membrane also dries and makes vessels cracked, "says Niehaus, adding that using nasal drops or using cocaine too often has a similar effect, as Klaus Domdey, a specialist in ear, nose and throat diseases in the medical center of the technicians Health insurance in Nehmten, told the news agency, explained.

What helps with nosebleeds?
Nosebleeds are usually harmless. Affected people should keep calm. „I always recommend that my patients first take a handkerchief and snuff out so that the already clotted blood comes out of the nose, "says Bubel. „The most important first aid then consists in compressing the vessels in the anterior nasal area“, explains Domdey. „For this purpose either the nostrils are compressed with the fingers, cotton wool inserted into the nostrils or vasoconstricting drops applied locally. "An upright, slightly bent forward, sitting posture should be taken Cold causes the small vessels to contract so that the bleeding is stopped quickly, but those affected should never bury their heads, says Bubel. „This is completely wrong: Then the blood runs backwards and ends up in the stomach at best, then you will eventually get sick.“

Saline nasal sprays moisturize the mucous membranes and prevent nosebleeds. „Anyone who is often affected can apply Vaseline or a mineral ointment to the nasal mucous membrane with a cotton swab every evening, "says Niehaus. „In heating periods you should ventilate frequently and can think about a humidifier. "

Treat nosebleeds with natural medicine
For nosebleeds, various natural remedies can be used, provided that it has been clarified by the doctor that the symptoms are not based on a serious illness. In homeopathy, especially haemostatic agents are used. If nosebleeds are the result of nasal injury or major physical exertion, arnica can provide relief. Many naturopaths advise bleeding after bleeding and sneezing or exertion to Phosphorus. In the case of intense excitement such as fear as the cause of nosebleeds, Aconitum is a good choice. People who are often affected can also have constitutional treatment in a homeopathic practice.

For internal use, the emergency drops from the Bach flower therapy can be taken in an acute case. For local application, they are also available as an ointment. In addition, herbal medicine focuses on nasal rinsing with extracts of horsetail or oak bark. In addition, a mixture of cold water, lemon and vinegar can be pulled into the nose.

When should a doctor be consulted for nosebleeds?
In rare cases, a serious illness is the cause of the nosebleed. Therefore, in case of uncertainty, a doctor should be consulted. This may be necessary, for example, if the bleeding can not be stopped. „If a child experiences more frequent nosebleeds at any time of the year and regardless of infections, then it should be clarified that the child does not suffer from a blood clotting disorder, "explains Rainer Zimmermann, former director of the hemophilia center in Heidelberg, to the news agency. „Among the more common blood clotting disorders include hemophilia (hemophilia) von Willebrand syndrome. This occurs with a frequency of 1 to 100 to 1 to 1000, "adds Zimmermann.

In rare cases, the complaint suggests a tumor in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinus, nasal polyps, or chronic inflammation, says Bubel. „Heavy nosebleeds usually come out of the blue during the night or at school, "the ENT doctor explains. „If it is breastfed, at the latest in the coming days, you should definitely go to the specialist. "(Ag)