Nosebleed is a “phenomenon,” if you can call it that, that is unexpected.
However, if you are experiencing a nosebleed, it is important to remain calm, as anxiety causes your heart to beat faster, which only increases blood loss.
How to stop a nosebleed
To stop bleeding, follow these steps.
1. Sit up straight and tilt your head forward, while loosening your belt and collar.
2. Apply a cold, wet towel or ice to your nose and a warm heating pad to your legs. This will help to constrict the blood vessels in your nose and dilate them in your legs.
3. Squeeze the bleeding vessel: pinch the wings of the nose with your fingers for 3-5 minutes until the bleeding stops. You can also insert a gauze pad soaked in hydrogen peroxide into the nostril.
What not to do if you have a nosebleed
You should not lie down or position yourself in a position where your legs are higher than your head - this will lead to increased blood flow.
In addition, you should not tilt your head back. Blood that gets into the stomach can cause vomiting. Sometimes, this position causes blood to get into the respiratory tract, causing breathing difficulties.
Once you have stopped the bleeding, you should abstain from food and drinks with caffeine for a while to avoid increasing your blood pressure and provoking a new attack.
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