Besides being highly inconvenient and messy, nosebleeds can also prove dangerous and frightening (especially in case of children or some primary illness with adults). Though they are not seriously damaging and, in most cases, can be handled easily, nosebleeds should not be taken lightly either.
There are two types of nosebleeds, depending on where the bleeding occurs from:
Anterior: More than 90% of the times, this is the type of nosebleeds that people encounter. Bleeding from nose in this type of nosebleed occurs from the front region, and thus is easier to control.
Posterior: This type of nose bleeding is less common and occurs mostly amongst the elderly. The bleeding occurs at an artery from the back of the nose. Posterior nosebleeds usually require an immediate visit to the doctor or sometimes even hospitalization.
Read on to find out more about nosebleeds and the home remedies you can use to get rid of or prevent nosebleeds in a fast and natural way.
What causes nose bleeds in children and adults?
In adults:
- Trauma caused by injury or a blow to the nose
- Blood clotting
- Underlying health conditions (including high blood pressure, kidney disease, heart condition, liver disease and prolonged alcohol consumption)
- Allergies or high fever
- Medication (some medicines result in thinning of the blood)
- Sinusitis
- High altitudes
- Chronic and excessive use of nasal decongestants
- Nasal surgery
- Nose picking or excessive scratching