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Bleeding nose occurs to many people at some point of time in life.  It is common in children though it may be found in adults also.  The air we breathe can make the membranes of the nose dry and they get irritated. This leads to crust formation and when it is picked, it may start bleeding. The blood vessels that line the nose have a tendency to bleed very easily.  A trauma to the face can result in profuse bleeding of the nose.  Sometimes it may be inherited or due to hypertension.  Sometimes nose bleeding may indicate some other disorders such as bleeding disorders.

• Dry climate when the nose membranes dry out and form crusts and crack
• Taking medications for preventing blood clotting
• Trauma due to injury
• Nose picking
• Taking Blood-thinning drugs
• High altitude
• Cold
• Heredity
• Allergic or non-allergic rhinitis
• Excessive use of alcohol
• Blowing the nose forcefully
• Cigarette smoking
• Allergy
• Presence of Sinusitis

Home Remedies for Nose Bleeding

• First, blow your nose once forcefully. This will force out any clot that is keeping the blood vessel in the nose lining open.  Once the clot is out, the flexible fibers in the nose will contract and stop the bleeding.
• Sit straight when you have a bleeding nose. If you recline or tilt your head back, the blood may run back towards and into your throat instead of tickling down the nose. 
• Amla Juice (Indian Gooseberry) juice of Amla is an effective treatment for nose bleeding. A few drops of freshly prepared Amla juice can be administered as nasal drops. Amla juice is rich in vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant which repairs cellular damage and treating nose bleeding. Vitamin C is also suggested to reduce the duration and the severity of cold that helps in stopping the bleeding.
• Putting a wet towel on your head to lend moisture to the membranes of the nose.  This will help to humidify the membranous lining of the nose and can stop nose bleeding.
• Cap the bleeding side with wet cotton. In the place of cotton you can also use simple sterilized gauze. Remove the cotton or the gauze out after 10 to 15 minutes.  
• Put few drops of lemon juice in your nostrils. As lemon is a good antiseptic that promotes coagulation of blood, it is helpful in treating bleeding nose.
• Apple cider vinegar can also help in stopping bleeding of nose. Dip a cotton ball in vinegar and place it in your nostril. Alternatively mix 2 teaspoons of cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink this water 3 times a day. Vinegar helps the blood to thicken and stop the nasal bleeding.
• Salt water is another effective treatment for bleeding nose. Add a pinch of salt in water and spray this water in your nose. The anticoagulant property and dehumidifying effect of salt water can reduce nasal dryness and stop nose bleeding.
• Gently squeezing the nose on the bridge is a simple way to stop nose bleeding. To do this, lean forward and avoid tilting your head as this can make the blood go down your throat! Continue pinching for 3-5 minutes without interruption. Avoid blowing your nose during this time.
• Holding an ice pack over the nose area. The cooling will cause the blood vessels lining the nose to constrict and reduce the bleeding. 

Prevention of Nose Bleeding

You can prevent nose bleeding by drinking plenty of water as a habit. Water keeps the body hydrated and prevents dryness of nose.