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What is the cause of nose bleeding?

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The dryness could cause the nose to bleed. Nasal allergies. Excessive use of certain kinds of medications, such as anticoagulants (blood thinners) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Ibuprofen. Liver disease can interfere with blood clotting and result in frequent and/or severe nosebleeds. read more

Nosebleeds are common, and while the cause may be unclear at first, most cases are minor and can be managed from home. Immediate causes of nosebleeds include trauma to the nose from an injury, deformities inside the nose, inflammation in the nose, or, in rare cases, intranasal tumors. read more

Also, don’t blow or rub it too hard. If your child is getting nosebleeds, keep his fingernails short and discourage him from picking his nose. Don’t use cold and allergy medications too often. These can dry out your nose. In some cases, certain medications can cause nosebleeds or make them worse. read more

Less common causes of nosebleeds include: Alcohol use; Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) Leukemia; Nasal and paranasal tumors; Nasal polyps; Nasal surgery; Pregnancy; In general, nosebleeds are not a symptom or result of high blood pressure. read more

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