Nose Bleeds – Natural Treatment Tips
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010Just a bleeding nuisance or a major hassle? Do you suffer from nose bleeds? If you do then you’ll know how hard it can be to get the bleeding to stop. This article is full of tips to help you.
Step one is to blow your nose – but very gently and carefully. You are trying to get rid of the worst of the blood clots in the outer nose but not to disturb the small vessel that is bleeding. Don’t blow too hard or you might make things worse.
Next try any of the following treatment options. Despite what you might have heard previously you should try to stay upright during an epistaxis episode. Be seated or perhaps stand. Leaning your head back only means that you will swallow a lot of blood and this can make you feel sick or even choke.
So here’s what to do next. Begin by applying some pretty firm finger pressure over the soft fleshy bit of the nose. Keep the presure applied like this for about twenty minutes. Use a clock or watch to time yourself as you do this. Don’t let go until twenty minutes is up. If you’re still bleeding after this time then you may need to go to hospital for packing of the nose or other specialist treatments.
Some say that drinking spicy liquids can slow down the blood loss. If it doesn’t make you gag or choke then try mixing four table spoonfuls of cayenne pepper or chilli powder in a glass with some warm water. Drink this slowly and it’s said to stop the nose from bleeding.
Some other old fashioned treatments include wrapping twine or string around your little finger nail on the hand opposite to the side where the nostril is bleeding. Tie it as tight as you can and your granny says that the nose bleed will stop !
Finally, if you like crystals or gemstones then you can use amber to stop your nosebleed. Amber is reported to have magical powers to stop bleeding. Hold it against your nose if you have any at home.
Those of us who get regular nose bleeds should see our doctor for a blood pressure check and should give some thought to taking increased doses of vitamin C on a regular basis. Vitamin K also helps and this is found in leafy green vegetables.
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