“Can a nosebleed be a sign of something more serious?”
I am a 32 year old male and I had a nosebleed yesterday. Can a nosebleed be a sign of something more serious?
1 Answer
Hello,
Effectively, there are multiple causes of nosebleeds. Most commonly, however, nosebleeds are due to either trauma, nose/sinus inflammation or irritation, or drugs- including illicit drugs and common pain killers such as NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) Bleeding disorders and elevated blood pressure can certainly also cause nose bleeding; finally, tumors of the nose, nasal cavities or sinuses can lead to bleeding, which is a rare occurrence in young patients.
Thanks.
Effectively, there are multiple causes of nosebleeds. Most commonly, however, nosebleeds are due to either trauma, nose/sinus inflammation or irritation, or drugs- including illicit drugs and common pain killers such as NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.) Bleeding disorders and elevated blood pressure can certainly also cause nose bleeding; finally, tumors of the nose, nasal cavities or sinuses can lead to bleeding, which is a rare occurrence in young patients.
Thanks.
