How to stop a nosebleed quickly

Commonly used methods to control nosebleeds include acupressure, cauterization and tamponade, but whether the bleeding can be stopped quickly is related to the cause of the nosebleed and the location of the bleeding. Such as abnormal coagulation function, hypertension, diabetes, nasal sinus and nasopharyngeal malignant tumors caused by hemorrhage and sinus and nasal cavity deep interstitial bleeding, generally can not be quickly stopped. 1. Shiatsu method: for superficial point-like bleeding in the front of the nasal cavity, pinch the root of the nose on both sides with your fingers, press the front bottom of the nasal septum, and at the same time, tilt your head forward, open your mouth to breathe, and at the same time, use a cool towel or ice pack to apply cold compresses to the root of the nose, the back of the nose, the forehead and so on, to accelerate the process of stopping the bleeding. 2. Cauterization method: the physician first do surface anesthesia, with a cotton swab dipped in 50% silver nitrate to cauterize the bleeding point, should be careful not to hurt the deep tissue. 3. Filling method: mostly used for bleeding, blood seepage surface is wide, bleeding site is not clear or other hemostatic methods are ineffective, by the physician with gelatine sponge into the bleeding side of the nasal cavity, and will be pressed to the nasal septum, can also be used to soak 1% ephedrine cotton pads into the bleeding side of the nasal cavity, and localized compression. Patients with nosebleeds should seek medical attention to clarify the cause of the bleeding and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and treatment.