bicykillgaz Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Hi Past few weeks I keep getting nose bleeds, I've never suffered with them before should I be worried. Seems to be coming from fairly high up as when i tilt my head back it start going into my throat immediately. I'm getting them fairly regularly but with no real pattern as to what could be causing them. I've had them laid in bed watching a DVD, sat watching tv, out shooting and even at work, I'm currently sat pinching my nose as I type as it started again when I was about to have a shave. Anyone think of any possible causes? Cheers gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 i think you should be asking your doctor these questions gary. have you had your blood pressure checked recently? could be a sign mabe stress? i think first aiders advise not putting your head back. atb aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 The most common cause of sudden nose bleeds is dry nasal membranes. Living in dry or cold climates increases your chance of nosebleeds. Heating indoor air in the winter can irritate the nasal membranes more; use a humidifier to add moisture to indoor air. BUT... Sudden nosebleeds could also be a warning sign for a more serious condition. High blood pressure, blood thinning, nose polyps, neck or head cancer, and nasal obstructions all cause nosebleeds. Sudden, reoccurring nosebleeds should be reported to your doctor. For peace of mind I'd go and visit the quack. It's probably nothing, but just go and make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Cheers for the reply mate, no I've not had my pressure tested for a long time, I thought maybe stress as they was making redundancies at work but these seemed to start after I found out I was safe, plus I don't feel particularly stressed not consciously anyway. Nose is still bleeding I bit the bullet and just let it run so I could have a shave I looked a right mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Are you regularly lippy in the pub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Get a blood test. Might be nothing, but might be something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Cheers mongrel, I think your right about the docs mate I'll ring up tomorrow. Are you regularly lippy in the pub? Lol! No mate I can't think of anything that obvious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Do you pick your nose.Do you get a good finger in and claw out any debris.That could be a cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Stop rooting around in your hooter with your crayon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Permanent treatment is a tourniquet round the neck. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 You'll die to-night at 10 o clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 As a previous post mentioned, it's probably something more serious like head or neck cancer. Incidentally, what size boots to you wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Gary I sympathise mate -- Mrs's had to take me to A&E at 4.00 in morning - I had a washing up bowl under my chin and half a industrial blue roll of paper towl was in there as well -- Funny enough I have never had one since as I moved house and think it was stress from all the plonkers that lived around me. The doc wasn't much good either -by 6.00 it was still running so he booked me into another hospital - He did try the inflatable finger up nose but it made me cough and it covered front of his shirt in blood - He looked like a real witch doctor then. - perhaps he was a real one as nose stopped bleeding. Hope it stops soon Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry-M Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Strangely enough same thing has happened to me over the last few weeks, can only assume its the cold crisp air, dry nose membranes as mentioned earlier. The mrs found the pefect thing to use on me to stop it bleeding though - she shoved a tampon up my nostril! Did the trick, stopped the blood flowing everywhere and stopped bleeding in a few mins. Just don't answer the door like that though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 On a more sympathetic note. I too suffer from these, although not so much as when I was younger. I tend only to get them in either extremes of temperature, really hot days or when I've got a cold in winter. I think it's partly due to pressure in the nasal passages and partly to do with thin blood vessels in the nose which rupture easily. Don't put your head back. That's the crapp advice I used to get from teachers at school. All that serves to do is give you a long tasty un-ending drink of warm blood. Unless you're one of these ***** on Twilight I'd suggest you tilt the head forward, pinch the nose with a hankie or tissue and sit very still, very calmly, breathing through the mouth and thinking nice relaxing thoughts until it clots. Then try not to sniff back the clot or blow it out for further five minutes as it will just restart if you do. When you think the coast is clear VERY gently blow the clot out into a tissue and then leave it a while before attempting to wash your face, as any nudge can set it back off. keep calm, and carry on! Good luck mate! Strangely enough same thing has happened to me over the last few weeks, can only assume its the cold crisp air, dry nose membranes as mentioned earlier. The mrs found the pefect thing to use on me to stop it bleeding though - she shoved a tampon up my nostril! Did the trick, stopped the blood flowing everywhere and stopped bleeding in a few mins. Just don't answer the door like that though... Lol, you'd look a right fanny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry-M Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'd like to quickly point out it was a fresh out of the box tampon, lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I'd like to quickly point out it was a fresh out of the box tampon, lol! Mmmm, box fresh tampons on a crisp winters morning, just what the doctor ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine1980 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I tend to find I get them when the wife goes shopping and I see the receipts! I suggest you limit her pocket money and the nose bleeds will stop immediately!! Lol Royal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Man Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I think you've been eating too much "Special Stuff" LOL....is your Butcher called Hillary? :yp: http://www.leagueofgentlemen.co.uk/newnoses1.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Just waiting for the nurse to ring me back an see if I can get in the doctors one evening next week. Hopefully it's just the change in weather combined with the wife having the heating on, seems strange as like I say I've never suffered before and not been doing nothing different, my eyes feel quite pressured up and I get headaches fairly regular but I wouldn't say there particularly bad headaches. On the plus side my house gets paid off if it's a tumour, happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Sixty Eight minutes and counting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) If you decide to try the Tampon solution make sure you get the ones that enable you to Ski,Swim and Socialise-this will give you loads more hobbies and relieve the boredom.If you are going to continue shooting I would avoid the ones with wings. Edited November 30, 2012 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 27 minutes left, get that cheeseburger on and dig out the will.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 i often get nose bleeds, usually right after i say im off shooting love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno243 Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 Just waiting for the nurse to ring me back an see if I can get in the doctors one evening next week. Hopefully it's just the change in weather combined with the wife having the heating on, seems strange as like I say I've never suffered before and not been doing nothing different, my eyes feel quite pressured up and I get headaches fairly regular but I wouldn't say there particularly bad headaches. On the plus side my house gets paid off if it's a tumour, happy days! I have suffered with my sinuses for years mate, and what you are describing sounds a lot like what has happened to me fairly regularly. ENT specialist traced it to a chronic infection in my sinuses that was causing inflammation and subsequent rupture of the sinus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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