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Bloody nose
I got a bloody nose last night... it lasted for about 20 minutes... so I need to know how to make it stop fast.
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Lean forward, pinch the nostrils together with your fingers and a cold wet washcloth and apply a cold pack directly to the nose. Leaning back only makes it appear as if the bleeding has stopped because the blood will run down your throat. It's tempting, but don't blow your nose for several hours afterwards because that will dislodge the clot and start the bleeding all over again. If the blood loss seems severe during "20 minutes" you should probably see the Dr who can either pack the nostril or cauterize the blood vessel and stop the bleeding immediatly. If this occurs frequently the Dr can also advise prevention strategies.
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During the winter I get nosebleeds frequently :-/, so now i'm a pro at stopping them. Just take a tissue and pinch your nose with it and hold it there for about 5 minutes somewhat tightly. Don't blow your nose while you are holding it and sit up straight. If you just hold the tissue like that for the amount of time, it should stop bleading. Hope I helped.
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