Nosebleeds are most common among children and are normally not serious. In adults, nosebleeds are usually something which occurs as the result of a trauma to the nose such as an external blow, environmental irritants, very dry conditions, or infections such as colds or flu. Also a dietary deficiency of vitamin C and/or bioflavonoids can aggravate this condition. In adults, nosebleeds which reoccur may indicate another underlying problem such as a tumor or high blood pressure.

If a nosebleed occurs when there has been a traumatic

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 blow to the head, this may be the result of a skull fracture and one should go to the hospital right away. If there is no risk of a fractured skull then do the following:
Sit down and lean forward. Gently blow all blood clots in blood out of both nostrils. Open the mouth and breathe only through the mouth. With your thumb and index finger apply pinching pressure to the lower portion of the nose for about 10 minutes. Slowly release and check to see if the bleeding has stopped. If the bleeding persists, apply pressure again for another 10 minutes. This is normally sufficient to stop most nosebleeds. If bleeding still continues, use gauze to pack the nostril. Then put some crushed ice in a washcloth and hold it against the nose and the surrounding cheek area. Once the ice pack is in place, lie back and avoid any activity for one or two hours. The coldness will slowly blood flow and constrict the blood vessels thus facilitating the process of clotting. In circumstances where the bleeding continues after 20 minutes you may need to have the ruptured blood vessel cauterized by a doctor.

When the bleeding has ended, squeeze some vitamin E and vitamin A into the Palm of one hand and use the index finger of your other hand to apply this oil up into the nostril. Alternatively, you can use aloe vera gel, zinc oxide or calendula ointment.