I have bleeding nose
The nose is rich in blood vessels (vascular) as such bleeding can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out and crack especially now in cold season.The following factors predispose people to nose bleeds: 1.Infection2.Trauma, including self-induced by nose picking3.Allergic and non – allergic rhinitis 4.Hypertension (high blood pressure)5.Use of blood thinning medications6.Alcohol abuse Some […]
The nose is rich in blood vessels (vascular) as such bleeding can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out and crack especially now in cold season.
The following factors predispose people to nose bleeds:
1.Infection
2.Trauma, including self-induced by nose picking
3.Allergic and non – allergic rhinitis
4.Hypertension (high blood pressure)
5.Use of blood thinning medications
6.Alcohol abuse
Some measures to stop nose bleeding
1.Press firmly toward the face – compressing the pinched parts of the nose against the bones of the face.
2.Hold the nose for at least five minutes. Repeat as necessary until the nose has stopped bleeding.
3.Sit quietly, keeping the head higher than the level of the heart. Do not lay flat or put your head between your legs.
4.Apply ice (wrapped in a towel) to nose and cheeks.
Nose bleeding prevention
1.Rest with head elevated at 30 to 45 degrees.
2.Do not blow your nose or put anything into it. If you have to sneeze, open your mouth so that the air will escape out the mouth and not through the nose.
3.Don not strain during bowel movement ( Use a stool softener )
4.Do not strain or bend down to lift anything heavy.
5.Try to keep your head higher than the level of your heart.
6.Stay on a soft, cool diet. No hot liquids for at least 24 hours.
7.Do not take any medications that will thin the blood such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen or Warfarin. If these have been prescribed by your physician, you need to contact them regarding stopping these medications.
8.If re-bleeding occurs, try to clear the nose of clots by sniffing in forcefully. You can temporarily use a nasal decongestant spray.
9.Repeat the steps above on how to stop the common nose bleed. If bleeding persists, call the doctor and/or visit to the emergency room.
Call a doctor or report to the emergency room
1.If bleeding cannot be stopped or keeps occurring.
2.If bleeding is rapid, or if blood loss is large.
3.If you feel weak or faint, presumably from blood loss.
If the nosebleed persists or is recurrent, see your doctor, who may then recommend stopping the bleeding with any one of the below measures;
1. Heating instrument or chemical swab (cautery of the blood vessel that is causing the trouble)
2. Blood tests may be ordered to check for bleeding disorders.
3. If bleeding is still persistent, the doctor may place nasal packs, which compress the vessels and stop the bleeding.
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I used to experience muscle pain especially in my limbs. I want to know the causes, symptoms, and prevention of muscle pain.
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Muscle pain is mostly related to tension, overuse, or muscle injury from exercise or physically demanding work. Muscle aches and pains are common and can involve more than one muscle at the same time. Muscle pain can also involve the soft tissues that surround muscles. These structures, which are often referred to as connective tissues, include ligaments, tendons, and fascia (thick bands of tendons).
Pain due to muscle injuries are common especially among those that exercise strenuously and frequently .Healing can take a long time due to constant use of our body and risking re-injury, prolonging healing time and ultimately risking permanent damage. It can be a tear or partial strain. If pain is due to injury, apart from taking analgesics, the area has to rest to allow healing. Good rest can relieve pain due to over use or tension. Repeatedly having muscle pain without the aforementioned likely causes will require that you are examined in a hospital.