Natural Remedies for Nose Bleeds

Nosebleeds can occur due to a variety of reasons, ranging from external and internal injuries to a variety of infections and allergies, as well as high blood pressure or heart failure. In a large number of cases however, a nosebleed is simply the result of excessive dryness of the nasal lining. This in turn may be due to an allergy or an infection, but equally often, it is simply due to the effects of the weather. Excessive dryness of the nasal lining is most likely to occur in the winter, when the air is extremely dry. This constant passage of dry air through the nose drains the tissues of all moisture. When severely dry, the tissues are more likely to rupture and bleed with even minor pressure, such as that applied when blowing the nose, picking the nose, or even simply rubbing it. If the weather is what seems to trigger your nosebleeds, all you need to do is ensure that your nasal tissues are constantly moist. A home made saline solution can be regularly sprayed into your nostrils, or else you can buy such a spray from any chemist. You can also use a vaporizer at home, to ensure that humidity levels in the air are maintained.

If your nosebleeds are the result of an allergy, the obvious solution is to stay away from the substance you are allergic to. However, in many cases, people are not really sure what the allergen is. If you are experiencing this problem, you should ideally consult an allergy specialist and get yourself tested. Allergy tests today are extremely reliable, and are much quicker and more effective than spending weeks and months on a trial and error method. Sometimes sinusitis or even a particularly severe cold can dry out the nasal tissues, resulting in bleeding. If this is a temporary, rare occurrence, you can take some simple measures to stop the bleeding directly. However, if it is a chronic problem, such as chronic sinusitis, you need to consult your doctor.

To stop nosebleed when it occurs, the main thing you need to do is apply gentle pressure to the soft part of your nose. Gently pinch your nose closed with two fingers, and hold this position for around ten minutes. If, when you let go, the bleeding continues, you should apply the pressure again, for another ten minutes. Traditionally, it was recommended that you lie down while doing this, but this may not be the best course of action. Instead, sit down comfortably and lean your head slightly forward, so that you do not breathe or swallow the blood.