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DR ELLIE: I've been having daily nose bleeds for two weeks - including late at night. Could it be a tumour... or even worse?

I'm 78 and have been having daily nose bleeds for the past fortnight. It can happen at any time, including the middle of the night. My pharmacist said it wasn't serious. What do you think?

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04.12.2024, 16:26

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I’m 78 and have been having daily nose bleeds for the past fortnight. It can happen at any time, including the middle of the night. I don’t want to bother my GP about it as my pharmacist said it wasn’t serious. What do you think?

Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Nose bleeds that occur regularly should be assessed by a doctor. More often than not, the bleeding comes from a fragile area inside the nose where the blood vessels are easily damaged.

This can occur due to an injury, using nasal sprays or an infection such as a bad cold. In rare cases, it could be triggered by a tumour or a blood-clotting problem. Nose bleeds are also more common in people on blood-thinners or those who often come into contact with dust or cigarette smoke.

A GP can assess the cause, and there are blood tests to look for clotting problems.

Once any underlying serious conditions have been ruled out, a GP might be able to prescribe the nose cream Naseptin, which is an antiseptic.

Patients can also be referred to a specialist for a minor procedure called a nasal cautery, which can seal the bleeding area and may stop further episodes.

Whatever the ailment, it is important that patients tell their GP about any medical problems that are severe or long-lasting.

Putting off tackling an issue can sometimes make it worse.

In rare cases, regular nose bleeds could be triggered by a tumour or a blood-clotting problem

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