Nose Bleed
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Bleeding usually occurs from only one nostril. If the bleeding is heavy enough, the blood can fill up the nostril on the affected side and overflow within the nasopharynx (the area inside the nose where the two nostrils merge), spilling into the other nostril to cause bleeding from both sides. Blood can also drip back into the throat or down into the stomach, causing a person to spit or even vomit blood. Signs of excessive blood loss include dizziness, light-headedness, confusion, and fainting. Excessive blood loss from nosebleeds is rare. Additional bleeding from other parts of the body, such as bleeding gums when brushing teeth, blood in urine or bowel movements, or easy bruising may indicate an inability of the blood to clot. Additional bleeding or easy bruising can be a sign of a more significant medical problem.
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This video explains nosebleeds. It describes bleeding usually occurring from only one nostril, how heavy bleeding can fill the nostril and overflow within the nasopharynx, and signs of excessive blood loss.
Key points
- Notes bleeding usually occurs from only one nostril
- Describes heavy bleeding filling the nostril and overflowing within the nasopharynx to cause bleeding from both sides
- Notes blood can drip back into the throat or down into the stomach
- Lists signs of excessive blood loss including dizziness, light-headedness, confusion and fainting, while noting excessive loss from nosebleeds is rare
- Notes additional bleeding or easy bruising may indicate an inability of the blood to clot
Video Overview
This video presents “Nose Bleed” — Bleeding usually occurs from only one nostril. If the bleeding is heavy enough, the blood can fill up the nostril on the affected side and overflow within the nasopharynx (the area inside the nose where the two nostrils merge), spilling. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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