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Nosebleed

I am a male in my mid 30's and I have problems w/ chronic nosebleeds.

They occur primarily in the winter months when the air is dry, although I may have them at any time if I get hot and exert myself physically. I have spoken with several doctors about this issue and even been to the emergency room on one occasion. There seems to be little that they can do.

I manage the nosebleeds by dipping a Q-tip in vaseline, and then I coat the interior of the left nostril. I don't have to treat the right nostril at all. I use this treatment as both prevention and cure. If the air is particularly dry in my environment I will use the vaseline once or twice a day to avoid nosebleeds. If I should get a nosebleed, I will administer the vaseline before the bleeding has stopped to help promote healing in my nose.

I am well aware of how to get them stopped, to avoid blowing the nose, increase the humidity of the air, avoid aspirin and motrin, etc.

I am wondering if there is anything that can be done to "fix" my nose. My problem seems to be due to some weakness in my left nostril. The right nostril bleeds only very rarely.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Nosebleed (Archive in nosebleed.) Walt Stoll 08:05:00 1/09/01 (0)
• Re: Nosebleed Walt Stoll 08:04:30 1/09/01 (0)
• Re: Nosebleed Dr. Frank 19:58:45 1/06/01 (0)

In Reply to: Nosebleed posted by Jim on January 06, 2001 at 09:16:40:

Dear Jim,

One of the most common reasons for chronic nosebleeds is the fact that the blood vessels are very fragile. You may want to try a vitamin C supplement that also contains bioflavonoids. Both of these have been shown to strengthen blood vessel walls thus reducing fragility and bleeding. Continue to use the treatments that you have already mentioned, as they can only add to your healing. Good Luck.

Dr. Frank

In Reply to: Nosebleed posted by Jim on January 06, 2001 at 09:16:40:

Hi, Jim.

Obviously the best answer is to deal with the causes you know about.

The best solution to an acute nosebleed is to hold the side bleeding shut with your finger and lean forward so the blood does not go down your throat. Hold it for 5-10 minutes and THEN don't blow.

From what you say, this is likely a problem with "kisslebach's triangle" and a light cautery of that spot would do you a lot of good. Any competent physician should recognize this common problem & know what to do for it.

Walt

In Reply to: Nosebleed posted by Jim on January 06, 2001 at 09:16:40:

Hi, Jim.

Obviously the best answer is to deal with the causes you know about.

The best solution to an acute nosebleed is to hold the side bleeding shut with your finger and lean forward so the blood does not go down your throat. Hold it for 5-10 minutes and THEN don't blow.

From what you say, this is likely a problem with "kisslebach's triangle" and a light cautery of that spot would do you a lot of good. Any competent physician should recognize this common problem & know what to do for it.

Walt