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Nosebleeds are quite common among the people of all ages and usually are not a matter of serious concern. The thin capillaries that carry the blood beneath the lining of the nasal passage are very delicate. These capillaries may get ruptured due to a number of reasons, resulting in nosebleeds. The most common causes for the occurrence of a nose bleeds are as under:

• Some external injury to the nose. Small kids and toddlers may hurt their nose with their nails or some sharp object they happen to pick up.
• Excessive exposure to sun and heat.
• Excessive cold weather may result in drying up of the nose. This condition also may lead to nosebleeds.
• Vigorous blowing of your nose may also sometimes result in nose bleeding.
• Prolonged use of certain antibiotics can be another reason for nosebleeds.
• Frequent intake of painkillers is another common cause for the occurrence of nosebleeds.
• Nose bleeding is also very common in hayfever.
• Intake of blood thinning drugs is another common cause of nosebleeds.
• High blood pressure and diabetes is the major cause of nosebleeds in adults.
• Deficiency of vitamin K may also result in nosebleeds. You might know that vitamin K is responsible for clotting the blood.

The usual symptoms of nosebleeds are mentioned hereunder:

• Thin blood coming out from the nostrils; may be from one or both the nostrils. Usually the nosebleeds are not associated with pain if it is not due to an external injury.
• If the nose bleeding occurs during sleep, the blood may flow to your stomach through the throat. In such a case, you may find that color of your stools would be red or dark brown.
• Nausea and vomiting sensation may be felt if you happen to swallow blood while suffering from a nosebleed.

Usually, most nosebleeds are not serious and can be treated at home. Some very effective home remedies for nosebleeds are described below:

• If the nosebleed has occurred because of exposure to heat, pour cold water on your head and apply cold compress dipped in ice cold water on and around your nose. This is one of the simplest and most effective home remedies for nosebleeds.
• Plug your nostrils using a small cotton ball dipped in apple cider vinegar. This is also a very good home remedy for nosebleeds.
• Smell a freshly cut onion by placing it close to your nostrils. It greatly helps in stopping the nose from bleeding.

Treatment for Nosebleeds

As soon as you happen to suffer from a nose bleed, you should take the following steps as a first aid for nosebleeds:

• Sit down and lean your head forward so as to prevent the blood flowing down to your throat.
• Put a cloth on your head soaked in cold water and also apply cold compress on your nose.
• Pinch your nostrils gently with your fingers and breathe deeply through your mouth.

Doing this should stop bleeding within a few minutes. But if the problem persists, consult your doctor. Treatment for nosebleeds can be easily done by using the home remedies mentioned above. If the home cures for nosebleeds do not work, you must seek the medical help. Medical treatment for nosebleeds involves finding out the root cause first and then administering the necessary medicines. For example, if it is due to vitamin K deficiency, you will be prescribed the vitamin K supplements. If it is due to use of drugs such as aspirin, an alternative drug may be prescribed. Nosebleeds could also be indicative of some serious underlying problem, so make sure to visit a doctor if you get frequent nosebleeds, if the nosebleed does not stop, or if the bleeding is excessive and you feel faint and dizzy.