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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