Why is my nose bleeding

(HealthDay News) — Nosebleeds are common in many people, often because of a respiratory illness or dry conditions. The University of Maryland Medical Center offers this list of typical reasons for nosebleeds: Nasal allergies. Blowing your …

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HealthDay News) — Nosebleeds are common in many people, often because of a respiratory illness or dry conditions.

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Maby something inside is damaged or irritated. Sometimes heat can cause bleeding too don’t know why but it has happened to me many times. When it does bleed though, you have to keep yourself cool, fan yourself, rolled a piece of paper towel…

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Why does my nose feel like it is about to start bleeding but it goes away in seconds?

Q: hi im 21 yrs old and i have had my nose broken once or twice. after the second time i sneezed an my nose started bleeding uncontrollably. i had it cauterized. now almost every day i get these sudden feelings of another nose bleed, but only lasts for seconds. it feels just like my nose did when it started bleeding the first time. why is my nose having these flashbacks?? they are very irritating.

A: Well…besides from an injury, nosebleeds can be caused by low humidity in your home or office, allergies, low levels of vitamin K, chronic sinusitis, medications, high altitudes, excessive heat and blowing or picking the nose too hard, and is a possible symptom of hypertension. So… you could go through the list I’ve listed and try correcting those. Chances are, I doubt you have hypertension. But you could.

Can you think of any medical reason why my dog keeps bleeding from her nose?

Q: She is a medium sized dog. She keeps sneezing. Everytime she sneezes bloody mucus comes out. Then, she had a nose bleed. Blood was poring out of her nose. That night we took her to the vet.They washed out her nose and made sure there was nothing in there. $1000 later, they said nothing was wrong. Gave her some meds and nose drops. It’s been two weeks since the vet visit and two months since this started. There has been no significant chages. We keep consulting the vet, but they just keep saying nothing is wrong. She keep sneezing and bleeding! I want to help my poor dog. Any suggestions?

A: Dogs like any animal can burst a blood vessle in the nose (and there is a plentiful supply of blood to a dogs nose!)a website that may help uhttp://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_epistaxis__the_bloody_nose.htmlNasal Mites Nasal mites are a common but rarely diagnosed mite that infects the nasal passages of dogs and wild canines. The scientific name for nasal mites is Pneumonyssoides caninum. What are the symptoms of a nasal mite infestation?Infestation with this mite usually does not cause any serious symptoms, however, some dogs may develop a heavy infection and will suffer from bouts of sneezing or nose bleeds. Other dogs may develop a chronic nasal discharge from the infection.How is a nasal mite infestation diagnosed?The mite lives inside the nasal passages, but some mites will travel to the outer edges of the nostril. A healthy dog becomes infected when it has nose-to-nose contact with an infected dog. If the infection causes symptoms, the mite can be identified by taking a swab of the nasal passage and applying it to a microscope slide. There are usually a large number of mites visible on the slide if an active infection is present.How is a nasal mite infestation treated and prevented?Treatment is very straightforward and consists of administering oral ivermectin. This is an off-label use of ivermectin in dogs, and the drug must be administered by or under the direct recommendation of a veterinarian. Prevention includes keeping your dog out of contact with infected or stray dogs.Can I get nasal mites from my dog?No. Pneumonyssoides caninum only infests dogs.SummaryInfestation with this mite is not frequently diagnosed, but should be considered as a cause of chronic sneezing, nosebleeds, or nasal discharge in dogs. Fortunately, if it is suspected, it is easily diagnosed and treated.it can be a number of things, i would go to a differant vet that is willing to help your dog. nose bleeds are a symptom of something but not always serious.mention nose mites to the vet u go to and see if they will check for them

My dad suddenly had a nose bleed last saturday what do you think is happening to him why he is bleeding?

Q: my dad is now at the hospital and his blood pressure suddenly goes high then it would become normal again then it will become high blood p. again, even though he is sleeping his nose is still bleeding. the doctor cannot stop the bleeding so maybe you know some cases like this pls. help me!

A: His nose is bleeding because he’s hypertensive. The doctors have most likely packed it and if that doesn’t stop the bleeding they can cauterize or try another method.Their main goal will be to stabilize his blood pressure, which is causing the bleeding and also has other possible complications.