Friday, August 21, 2015

Ways you can try to stop a nosebleed



A nosebleed can occur due to a number of reasons. However, there is no need to panic unless it doesn't stop no matter what you do.

Here are some things you can try to stop a nosebleed.

- When you get a nosebleed, avoid lying down. You may think that that might stop it but you'll just end up making it worse. Instead, sit straight and lean slightly forward. Don't lead backwards because when you do this, the blood tends to go down your throat.

- Swallowing the blood may cause you to feel nauseous. Take a tissue and keep dabbing you nose till the bleeding stops.

- If you feel the blood trickling in your mouth, spit it out. Keep gargling your mouth in case you feel uneasy.

- Use a nasal spray to stop a nosebleed if the blood flow is very heavy.

- Take your thumb and forefinger to gently hold your nose. Breathe through your mouth in the meanwhile.

- Take some cubes of ice in a napkin and apply on your nose. This will help stop the bleeding.

- Applying pressure on the nose will help curb the bleeding to a great extent.

- Avoid doing any strenuous activity once the nosebleed stops.

Source : Times of India

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