I keep getting these random nosebleeds. I got one a few weeks ago when I was sleeping that went on for like 1/2 an hour and then one like last week while I was reading a book, and then today when my grade went to Medieval Times I got a nosebleed out of the blue. When I told my friend she said that this isn't normal (duh) and she said I should go to a doctor bc I might have leukemia. :eek2: She really freaked me out--could she be right???

please help!!

is anyone even on 2day??? hello??

it might be just random nosebleeds, nothing. I used to get nosebleeds all of the time. Maybe you should get your mom or someone to call the doctor to ask though.

You should probably go to the doctor because if you've just randomly started getting them and they're frequent then that isn't a good sign. It may not be leukemia but it could be something else and I think you might want to get it checked out.

Nosebleeds are a sign of leukemia but I wouldn't jump to that conclusion. When i was younger I used to get random nosebleeds, often if it was humid or if i was overheated. I think when you're younger the vessels in your nose are weak but strengthen over time, so i wouldnt be too worried. I heard that pressing an icepack against your nose makes them stop sooner,

ive never had a nose bleed in my life

i get random nosebleeds every few weeks, they last for like 3 minutes and they are really hard to stop

there is this stuff called "ayr" comes in gel or spray

it lubricates the inside of your nose and you get them much less when using that

Causes & symptoms
The most common causes of nosebleeds are:

Low humidity. Hot and dry climates can dry out the nasal cavities.
Nasal trauma. Injuries to the nose can cause bleeding. Excessive nose picking can also injure the interior of the nose.
Cold, allergies, and sinus infections. Excessive nose blowing and irritation to the mucous membrane can cause bleeding.
Medications. Bleeding can be triggered by Certain medications, particularly those with anticoagulant (or blood thinning) properties.
Nosebleeds can also be symptomatic of less common, but more serious, medical conditions. These include:

nasal polyps
high blood pressure
blood clotting disorders (i.e., thrombocytopenia, liver disease)
leukemia
malaria
Diagnosis
A nosebleed is easily diagnosed by sight. Further examination of the nasal cavity may be necessary to determine the source of the bleeding, and a medical history should be taken if the cause of the nosebleed is not readily apparent.

Treatment
The first step in treating a nosebleed is to stop the bleeding. An individual experiencing a nosebleed should lightly blow his or her nose, and then pinch both nostrils to encourage clotting of the blood flow. The nose should be pinched close for five to 10 minutes, or until bleeding has stopped. In most cases, this will resolve the nosebleed.

If pinching does not stop blood flow completely, an astringent can also be used to dry up the blood flow. A piece of cotton soaked in witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)


can be inserted into the bleeding nostril (s) to tighten and seal the blood vessels. Sniffing a small pinch of powdered yarrow (Achillea millefolium) can also stop bleeding.

Allopathic treatment
Use of a spray decongestant is sometimes recommended to shrink blood vessels and stop bleeding. In severe cases where bleeding from the nose does not stop after 20 minutes, professional emergency care should be sought. Surgery to remove nasal polyps may be required in patients with this problem. In some cases of repeated, serious nosebleeds, cauterization of the blood vessels in the nasal passages is necessary.

Expected results
Most nosebleeds will resolve by themselves in 10-15 minutes. Nutritional and environmental measures can prevent further occurrences in many cases.


Prevention
The following precautions can prevent or lessen the frequency of nosebleeds:

Vitamin C. An adequate supply of vitamin C is necessary to form collagen, the connective tissue that strengthens blood vessel walls.
Humidify the air. Using a humidifier in the home and office can prevent nosebleeds caused by a dry environment.
Vitamin E. Rubbing liquid vitamin E in the nose keeps the mucous membrane moist.

I've heard that it could be a tumor in your face. I had that happen to me a few weeks ago, but I was sick, and when i got better it cleared up

Stop snorting crack.

I've had a few nosebleeds since getting my nose pierced. Annoying, but oh well.

Causes & symptoms
The most common causes of nosebleeds are:

Low humidity. Hot and dry climates can dry out the nasal cavities.
Nasal trauma. Injuries to the nose can cause bleeding. Excessive nose picking can also injure the interior of the nose.
Cold, allergies, and sinus infections. Excessive nose blowing and irritation to the mucous membrane can cause bleeding.
Medications. Bleeding can be triggered by Certain medications, particularly those with anticoagulant (or blood thinning) properties.
Nosebleeds can also be symptomatic of less common, but more serious, medical conditions. .



there isn't any low humidity idt i've checked
no nose injuries
no colds, allergies or sinus infections i haven't gotten sick in years
no medications

so what's wrong with me?

oh and orchard girl i dont use gel or spray

I keep getting these random nosebleeds. I got one a few weeks ago when I was sleeping that went on for like 1/2 an hour and then one like last week while I was reading a book, and then today when my grade went to Medieval Times I got a nosebleed out of the blue. When I told my friend she said that this isn't normal (duh) and she said I should go to a doctor bc I might have leukemia. :eek2: She really freaked me out--could she be right???

please help!!

Some people naturally have weak blood vessels in their nose (I have a client that has to get them cauterized regularly).

Contributing factors can be high blood pressure, or stress (which encourages high blood pressure).

u know AZ might be write, it might just be stress. Still i'd get checked out, it could be some little thing, or something big.