EPISTAXIS,or a nosebleed, is when you lose blood from the tissue that lines the inside of your nose. A combination of dry air and tiny blood vessels that line the inner surface of your nose often cause nosebleeds.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR EPISTAXIS

Homoeopathy is highly beneficial in removing the constant tendency of epistaxis in a person. For a complete cure, medicines aim at correcting the underlying cause that is leading to the nose bleed. There are number of medicines to stop the bleeding which is selected according to the cause of bleeding character of the blood and other associated symptoms of the case. Homoeopathic medicines based on the constitution of the person are not only helpful in stopping the nosebleed but also helps in treating the tendency of epistaxis in a person.

KNOW YOUR DISEASE

“Epistaxis” is the medical term for a nosebleed. A nosebleed, meaning a loss of blood from the tissue that lines the inside of your nose, can occur in one or both nostrils. Usually, it only affects one nostril.

Who gets epistaxis?

Anyone can get epistaxis. Most people will have at least one case in their lifetime. However, some people are more likely to have a nosebleed. They include:

• Children between the ages of 2 and 10. Dry air, colds, allergies and sticking fingers and objects into their noses make children more prone to nosebleeds.
• Adults between the ages of 45 and 80. Blood may take longer to clot in mid-life and in older adults. These adults are also more likely to have high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (hardening of the walls of arteries) or a bleeding disorder.
• Pregnant people. Blood vessels in your nose expand while you’re pregnant, which puts more pressure on the delicate blood vessels in the lining of your nose.
• People taking blood-thinning medications. These drugs include aspirin and warfarin.
• People who have blood clotting disorders. These include hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.

CAUSES OF NOSEBLEED

The most common cause of nosebleeds is dry air. Hot, low-humidity climates or heated indoor air cause dry air. Both environments cause your nasal membrane (the delicate tissue inside your nose) to dry out and become crusty or cracked. This makes it more likely to bleed when rubbed or picked or when blowing your nose. You may also experience epistaxis after inserting an object in your nose or injuring your nose and/or face.

How to stop a nosebleed?

Use the following steps to stop a nosebleed at home.

• Sit upright and lean your body and your head slightly forward. This will keep the blood from running down your throat, which can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. (Don’t lay flat or put your head between your legs.)
• Breathe through your mouth.
• Use a tissue or damp washcloth to catch the blood.
• Use your thumb and index finger to pinch together the soft part of your nose. Make sure to pinch the soft part of the nose against the hard bony ridge that forms the bridge of your nose.
• Keep pinching your nose continuously for at least five minutes before checking if the bleeding has stopped. If your nose is still bleeding, continue squeezing your nose for another 10 minutes.
• Apply an ice pack to the bridge of your nose to further help narrow blood vessels (which will slow the bleeding) and provide comfort.
• After the bleeding stops, don’t bend over, strain and/or lift anything heavy. Don’t blow or rub your nose for several days.

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