Nosebleeds (cont.)
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When to Seek Medical Care
Contact a health care practitioner if the person experiences the following:
- repeated episodes of nosebleeds;
- additional bleeding from places other than the nose, such as in the urine or stool;
- bruising easily;
- if the person has nosebleeds and is any blood-thinning medications, including aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin);
- if the person has nosebleeds and any underlying disease that may affect blood clotting, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or hemophilia (inability of blood to clot); or
- if the person has nosebleeds and recently had chemotherapy.
Go to the hospital if the person with the nosebleed:
- is still bleeding after pinching the nose for 10 minutes;
- is having repeated episodes of nosebleeds over a short time;
- feels dizzy or light-headed, or feels that they are going to pass out;
- has a rapid heartbeat or trouble breathing;
- is spitting up or vomiting blood;
- has a rash or temperature greater than than 101.4 F (38.5 C); or
- the doctor instructs you to go to a hospital's emergency department.
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