General
Nosebleeds
Most nosebleeds start at the front of the nose, where small blood vessels sit close to the surface. Dry air (a fact of life in Colorado), colds, allergies, nose picking and blood-thinning medicines all make them more likely. They look alarming but usually stop with steady pressure.
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What is nosebleeds?
Most nosebleeds start at the front of the nose, where small blood vessels sit close to the surface. Dry air (a fact of life in Colorado), colds, allergies, nose picking and blood-thinning medicines all make them more likely. They look alarming but usually stop with steady pressure.
Common symptoms
- Bleeding from one nostril, sometimes both
- Blood running down the back of the throat
- Bleeding that starts again after it stopped
- Crusting or dryness inside the nose
- Frequent nosebleeds in the dry winter months
How we treat it at AfterOurs
First try this at home: sit up, lean forward, and pinch the soft part of your nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes without letting go to check. If that hasn't worked, a provider finds the bleeding spot and can use a medicated spray, seal the vessel (cautery) or place nasal packing. We check your blood pressure, review any blood thinners, and explain how to keep the inside of the nose moist so it doesn't happen again.
When to come in
Come in if a nosebleed lasts more than 20 minutes despite firm pressure, keeps coming back, or follows a minor bump to the nose. Go to the ER for heavy bleeding that won't slow, or a nosebleed after a serious injury.
What to expect at your visit
- Step 1
Check in
Walk in, or book online to hold your place and skip the wait.
- Step 2
See a provider
A clinician examines you and runs any on-site tests you need.
- Step 3
Leave with a plan
Treatment, prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, and a visit summary.
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