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Bleeding from Nose
My mother has bleeding from nose, and this happen 3rd time, plz let me know what is the reason behind this ? Is this by high BP, or any other problem and her platelets rate is also high around 12lakh plz suggest what treatment we have to do for prevention
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Bleeding from nose can occur due to high bp or finger trauma or any undergoing medication for any other conditions
Platlet count may be 1.2 lakhs , its unusual to be 12lakhs pls check it once
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needs clinical examination and bleeding profile_ BT, CT, PT, INR, CBP.
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pinch nose with open mouth on bending forward for 1 to 2min as immediate action
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Hi .
High blood pressure can cause nasal bleed.
And also since you have mentioned about the platelets the bleeding disorders have to be ruled out .
Bleeding disorders can be ruled out with simple tests like CBC, PT/INR, LFT,APTT, BT/CT
Next Steps
Regular monitoring of BP and if high consultant a medicine doctor and make sure the BP is under control all the time .
As i mentioned bleeding disorders has to be ruled out.
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Diagnostic nasal endoscopy if recurrence.
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Hypertension could be most usual cause.
To know exact cause get done CT scan of nose and para nasal sinus & blood coagulation profile
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Dr. Awani Shrivastava
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Bhopal
Hello, as you have mentioned repeated episodes ; you should visit an ENT for nasal endoscopic evaluation and monitor her BP and do take her history of nose picking.
Get her coagulation profile done and If she is on antihypertensives may be she needs dosage adjustments.
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One thing you should to do at the time of bleed ask her to sit and lean forward and pinch nose for 1-2 mins , Use botroclot drops for hemostasis,
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Do visit an ENT and General physician
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Dr. Shafaat Ahmad
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
Recurrent nosebleeds at this age are most commonly due to uncontrolled blood pressure or fragile nasal vessels.
A platelet count of 12 lakh is unlikely to cause bleeding, as high platelets usually increase clotting; however, at very high levels they can rarely be dysfunctional, so coagulation disorders should still be evaluated and ruled out by an MD Medicine physician.
Recommended evaluation: BP monitoring, CBC, PT/INR, aPTT + ENT nasal examination (diagnostic nasal endoscopy) to identify the bleeding point.
First aid: pinch the soft part of the nose for 10–15 minutes and lean forward (do not lie down).
If episodes recur, consult an ENT specialist for simple procedures like cauterization and ensure strict BP control.
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Dr. Jashmitha
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Anantapur
BP measurement
Some blood investigations
Nasal endoscopy to be done
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Dr. Satguru Saran Singh
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Nasal endoscopy to be done
And some routine investigations to be done
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