The nosebleed needs to be stopped in time by bending the head down, and it can be stopped by using the stuffing method or acupressure method.
1. Filling method: the disinfected cotton ball into the nasal cavity, the use of filler compression of the nasal bleeding site, so that the ruptured blood vessels occluded to achieve the purpose of hemostasis. It is suitable for those who have more intense bleeding, larger blood seepage surface or unknown bleeding site.
2. Shiatsu method: the patient pinches both sides of the nose with fingers or presses the bleeding side of the nose to the nasal septum for about 10-15 minutes, and cold compresses can be applied to the forehead and the back of the neck at the same time. It is suitable for patients with small amount of bleeding and the bleeding site is at the front of the nasal cavity.
It is important to note that avoid tilting the head after a nosebleed to prevent the nosebleed from flowing into the pharynx or trachea, causing discomfort such as nausea or choking.
For long-term or frequent nosebleeds, it is recommended to consult a doctor to identify the cause of the nosebleed and actively treat it under the doctor’s guidance to stop the bleeding in a timely manner to avoid the adverse situation from occurring.