10 ways to Stop a Nose Bleed - A Surgeon Explains

[@JamesDarpinian]

Ugh, the school nurse used to force me to hold my head back when I had a nosebleed. Even as a kid I knew it was wrong. I had to swallow so much blood!

[@mnkash2007]

Ikr

[@jros4057]

Listen son Mrs super Nintendo Chalmers is more interested in her gardener and that nurse has other skills she left off her resume that Mr super Nintendo Chalmers finds more than makes up for the C+ she got in Nosebleeds 101 when she got her University of Phoenix online participation sticker. You'll understand when you get older but wish you weren't...or at minimum never wake up again anymore one morning but are too defeated to fix things.

[@Natethegreat568]

@@jros4057 idiot. the guidelines changed.

[@Sentrix.1]

Same she way so annoying

[@czntrm]

Same! But I would immediately drop my head forward again no matter how many times they told me to look up. I only did that once and threw up, so I never did that again.

[@nadiadahbani7804]

Even my doctor didn't explain my nose bleeding as good as u did... 2 out of 10... Now 10 out of 10... Thnx to you doctor.. I really envy your patients... Thank u so much

[@mariacatalinaane3221]

Many many thanks! I stopped my nose bleeding because of your advices and your extremely well explanation. I highly appreciate your help!!!!!!!!!

[@susanfrost8533]

As I wait for my ENT appointment I have been trying to follow some of these tips given to me by my primary doctor last week after a nose bleed. I really appreciated the anatomy lesson, and the ice cold drink tips and nothing too hot. That makes a lot of sense once you understand the anatomy. Thank you.

[@cherylcalogero3330]

I had a bad nose bleed this morning. I had no idea what to do… I saw your video, and followed your advice. Thanks for the informative information! 😊

[@lisav8443]

As someone the suffers from nosebleeds from using too much Flonase over a 10 year period, this was extremely helpful. I was doing quite a few things incorrectly to stop the bleeding, which sometimes lasted for a hour or more. My ENT doctor cauterized with silver nitrate, which seemed to help. But now with the dry winter months it’s back. Bleed Cease inserted in the effected nostril also seems to help. Thanks a million Doctor Veer!

[@elenac102]

Hey. Can you please tell me what is bleed cease?

[@yohkodevilhunter8292]

@@elenac102 Its a product used to help stop bleeding. Google is your friend... BleedCEASE

[@user-or3sv7ld2j]

I learned quite a bit! I learned about the nasal spray, avoiding hot drinks and the whole anatomy of the blood vessels. I’ve had a nosebleed that lasted over an hour, went to the emergency room and they did nothing except check my hemoglobin. Thank you so much!

[@vivel7508]

Same here send m home wz no concern

[@benjiekd]

Oh my goodness. I learnt so much. Now we can hopefully get some sleep at night without worrying so much about our daughter getting lots of nose bleeds at night

[@z-iz2eq]

I got 10/10... I'm 60 and I never had a nose bleed before this past weekend... just got back from the Emergency Room a few hours ago... your video is great! - thanks from across the pond!

[@Lost-In-Blank]

I've gotten many nose bleeds, I think because of congestion due to nasal polyps. I believe hypertonic and isotonic saline nasal sprays and vaseline coating are reducing these. Out of the 10 points, I only knew #5. And I know #5 because I live in a place that gets down to -40C in winter, so 20% humidity, so it is really obvious here. Yours is perhaps the most useful KZbin channel I've come across in the past 12 months. And you have an excellent presentation style.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

thank you for your kind words. glad it helped a bit

[@user-og7jl2qh1s]

Fantastic advice. Better than the ER doc's advice. I'm 2 weeks post op for sinus surgery. 3 severe nosebleeds have landed me in the ER 3 times. Been sucking on ice and it seems to be mitigating the oozing while I wait for the ENT surgeon to see me.

[@joeahopelto8032]

For over 65 years I have used a method learned from a dentist to stop minor oral and ordinary nosebleeds. Soak a teabag in cold water. Use one half cotton ball to soak up some cold tea, wring out excess tea and firmly pack into the bleeding nostril. It's important to be very tender when inserting the cotton. This remedy takes less than 20 minutes.

[@thomasmoseley6955]

Never had a nose bleed until I was put on Plavix. The first time it happened I went to the ER because I couldnt stop the bleeding. My ENT cauterized the spot with silver nitrate but two days later it happened again, this time worse. Thanks for your video. I'll follow your tips next time!

[@wickettheewok7356]

Watching this while having a nose bleed lol

[@Crazygirl-r8u]

Bsfr me too

[@FIRE_TIGER777]

I lost to much blood, my head is going num at this very momnhhh(not jokijg)

[@valentina2urheart]

@@FIRE_TIGER777 are you still living?

[@r0ookie]

thanks, this was extremely useful, as someone with their first nose bleed later in life

[@mrichards913]

Thank you very much for this video. I was taught incorrectly back in the early 70’s at the first aid course. Makes sense after watching your video.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosemarywaldie4958]

Thank you a few days I had a nose bleed and again this morning It is shocking when this happens but thank you Doctor I have learned a lot of things from your calm informative video After the squeezing and I find that the blood is still coming I applied a very small cotton wool ball soaked in apple cider vinegar I kept that up and it really helped too I also will apply nipple cream advised to make nostril moist from dryness I had read that Vaseline can bring on a type of pneumonia As children when we got a nosebleed we were taught all the wrong things I am 70 and I learned a lot I think the main thing is to try and stay calm 🙏

[@zohrabarikzai346]

Thank you so much for this video. My daughter gets nose bleedings often. The family doc says it is because of dryness. Your tips are very useful. Thanks again.

[@DurhamHearingSpecialists]

Great video, I know very little about the nose, would be fascinating to hear about medical interventions when things don't stop.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

I'll try and get some videos and make this for you. love the otitis media video on your channel!

[@colleenwebster8762]

I didn’t know about the ice in the mouth! I do not get nose bleeds but work with children who do and I think this would be very helpful for those kids who frequently get nose bleeds. I just discovered your videos today while looking for information on OSA and sleep apnea. I was diagnosed recently and have a few months to wait before getting my cpap machine. Your videos have been very helpful.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

You are so welcome!

[@richardwheelerrw]

@@VikVeerENTSurgeon Great presentation How often do you apply Posterior Nasal Packs after a nasal surgery? Do you use a GA or sedation to do this?

[@jeffinergiraffe]

10/10 65 years plus of nosebleeds that always last more than 15 minutes so going to A&E isn’t an option more than a few times a week! So many end up with blood going down my throat so in the end I simply drip over the basin and wait patiently. Naseptin helps a little but I have bouts during hay fever season and after colds etc. Started at around 5 years old. Dad was the same.

[@silveroseyoutube]

I've had extremely bad nosebleeds all my life I've been to the hospital countless times and have had my nose cauterized several times and am anemic because of this I'm now 18 and seeing this video was more helpful than any doctors I've visited THANK YOU ❤

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Try using a cold mist humidifier in your bedroom and home. And a saline spray. ❤

[@alidavemason4417]

I used to work for the Ambulance service & regularly used to take patients from A&E in one hospital to a specialist ENT in another hospital. Epistaxis is more serious than people realise.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

agreed. I've seen quite a few people die after a nose bleed. normally it is because people wait too long before calling someone. although the nose bleed can be stopped many people have lost too much blood and end up with heart problems or strokes sometimes weeks later.

[@synofluna]

good video - I know someone who made most of those mistakes and ended up in a&e with life threatening blood loss and need for transfusion in result..

[@user-qs4uc2no3g]

I just went trough major nosebleed.it lasted for hours. I finally called EMT. Thought they could cauterize. No hospital, because local hospital let a man die i waiting room , having hear attack. I wsh I had had this information 7/9. Thank you for this.

[@denniscortes9048]

Greetings, 0 out of 10 and now 10 out of 10 thanks to you sir. Thank you Doctor. Your patients are blessed and they should appreciate your time and effort, because not all doctors care and see us just as another number $ Thank you from Puerto Rico Today has been my 1st experience of a bad nosebleed and your tips are appreciated.

[@laraingrid]

Very informative. I was taught all wrong and now I am so happy to have found you. I know the right way to stop my sons nosebleeds. Very well explained. New Friend here. Knowledge is power!

[@hamopoku3446]

I'm a PT student and I've really learnt a lot especially the anatomy behind what you did😇😇

[@GnarlsGnarlington]

I have to say, training here in the US is woefully inadequate. As I type this I have had a "tampon" up my nose for three days and expect another two. I went to ER last Wednesday because I could not stop a nosebleed. The dude held my nose closed, then shot a bottle of Afrin up it, then randomly "cauterized" it where "most nosebleeds occur." Having bit worked he SHOVED an inflatable tampon up my nose. It kept bleeding and I told him that I though the source was up higher than he thought but he basically said that's all I can do. 5 hours later my OTHER nostril was bleeding and wouldn't stop so I went to a different ER because they said they had an ENT on staff. They shoved another tampon up my other nostril even though I said, I don't think that this blood is from this nostril but is just blood backing up from the other side. At least this ER nurse said you need to be on Keflex. Two days later I saw an ENT doctor who was kind of shocked at all they did. She removed the packing and the original side was still bleeding. She said you normally need to keep these tampons up there for 5 days and need Keflex around the clock. I go back in three days to get the sock out of my nose. Wish me luck.

[@iirobot99]

are you ok?

[@vivel7508]

Any update hope u solved z problem

[@user-xi3yu9iw7q]

Hi I found your video very informative. My elderly mother who I hv noticed over 3 months, blood has been in her nasal cavity, mom suffers with high blood pressure and hayfever. Yesterday I went to see ENT specialist, he didn't explain anything about how the nasal vessels work within the nasal passage etc, basically he, didn't explain anything like you did within your video. He just explain the type of assessments, like; x-ray, put a camera within the nasal. He just asked when was the last time mom's nose had bleed, then he went onto said there's 10% reasons for bleeds and majority of the time there's no explanation for why the nose hv blood high up in the top of the nose. I'd could it be a connection to mom's blood pressure, he said may. With the Nasal cream you'd mentioned "Naseptin nasal cream" he said do not use cotton bud or your finger, push the actual high up into mom nasal in the direction of her eye socket, then squeeze the cream straight into her nasal passage, he then said don't clean out mom's nose, as it will take off any scabs in the nose, just use a syringe with saline water, or warm saltire water clean out inside mom nasal. I just had the feeling he was giving me bad advice. I need to know why mom has suddenly been having onset bleeding inside her nostrils?.. I need medical advice?.

[@maryannshubaily1515]

10 / 10 You explained everything in simple but straightforward terms. Thanks. I am going to try the Vaseline as per your suggestion. Hopefully that helps.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FriantAle]

Wow, what an explanation for this allergic touching his nose constantly, and today bleeding at 5am 😅😭 Thanks for the advices!

[@jayhutt1]

Thanks! This is the best video on nose bleeds that I’ve seen!

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Thank you!

[@TheRecords24]

Thank you explaining well. My daughter had nose bleed yesterday.i hold the nose down an tilted back the head.😅😅😅 I just figure out I did the opposite to stop the bleeding. Now I know

[@Brian1950-nj4nx.]

Really pleased I found your vidio, I was a ""walrus", using the twisted tissue inserted into the offending nostril, but when it stopped ,and the tissue pulled out the clot, sometimes came with i and it started again, I pressume nipping the nose stops so much blood oozing out and forming the clot, perhaps just forming a small clot /scab over the burst vein. A&E couldnt give me a referal to ENT, as it had stopped by the time I got seen, hope my GP will refer me this time as he has been reluctant to do so, but my nose bleeds are more frequent now. .

[@ceineofblues]

Thanks, It's 2AM and this is the very first time my nose ever bled. I was so shocked to see that there was blood after sneezing a lot (i don't have any allergies). It was kinda scary since I kept forcing myself to sneeze because I can't breathe well. My house is just beside the hospital but I didn't go since it wasn't an emergency.

[@uthgard123]

on blood thinners myself. had a nose bleed and it put me in the ICU for a week. blood was high in the sinus and it went down my throat and into the lungs and stomach. was spitting blood out but still filled stomach and lungs. knew right away to call an ambulance. best choice ever:)

[@chewar7537]

I wish I had seen this video yesterday, had an awful nose bleed in the morning. I kept putting my head back, had always heard that is what you are supposed to do. Stuffed baby wipes up my nostril too, neither thing helped. Finally the blood clot came out and my bleed stopped instantly. I will be following this advice if I ever get another one...hope I don't! They are not fun, and so much blood.

[@innocentalfred2599]

Even as an ENT i learnt about the ice packs. Thanks chief!

[@riversong6216]

Thanks for this video and for all the information you provide. I was recently introduced to your channel through watching Durham Hearing Specialist. I don't live in London, I'm actually in the USA. I used to get nosebleeds when I was a child if I played too hard and got hot. Once I grew up, they stopped and haven't had any issues as an adult. Now that I am over 60, they seem to have begun to occur again. I'll go for weeks or months and not have a nosebleed, then suddenly I will have one. When they start, I will have nosebleeds every few days for several weeks then they will (seemingly) mysteriously stop again.

[@Marccark-hp9zj]

Thank you for explaining I kept having nosebleed all day!!!

[@kartoffel4870]

Thank you Mr, I didn’t realise that putting ice inside your mouth can reduce the blood flow to the nose. Hopefully I will remember this for future use.

[@julier.1902]

I just saw my ENT yesterday! All was well after an ER visit. Think my bleed today was due to not plugging my nostril last night, I use a CPAP, and then blowing my nose a little too much today. Ugh! I have a heart condition and breast cancer and the nosebleeds rattle me more than anything else!

[@johnny889]

Just went thru three days of hell, ended up in and out of ER. This was the best most informative video I found, Cheers

[@DavidLightbound]

Well done this did the trick I was doing everything incorrectly GREAT VIDEO

[@wahabbaig9830]

As always so helpful video so beatifully presented great work may God bless you with the best

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Thank you so much

[@barbaranichols1108]

Thank you for this video. My husband gets serious nosebleeds that come from inside his sinus so he can't pinch it. Loses a lot of blood, much of it gets swallowed and he'll sick for a few days because of it. He's very reluctant to go to the ER - some claustrophobia...I will suggest antihistimine spray. Thank you again.👍

[@brookepreppy]

Same here. I have lasar surgery and it helps tremendously. Maybe he should have lasar also.

[@vivel7508]

​@@brookepreppyu mean cauterize

[@tanyacurrie6155]

Do the surgey causes breathing problems

[@kimmielovesparis1]

I learned so much from your video! I get nose bleeds often. I did know not to lean back but I also wad up a small amount of tissue and put it inside my mouth between my upper lip and teeth. I look like I have a big upper lip. But from your video…it would be hitting where that blood vessel is and applying pressure. It always works for me and I’m not sure where I heard to do this…most likely my Mom. I have the scab - which does get itchy and ends up coming off when I blow my nose. It doesn’t bleed right away but will start again if I bend over (with my head below my heart - didn’t know this) or I’ve bumped my face while sleeping and wake from the sensation of my nose running. I wonder if using a Netti Pot or Navage - with a salt solution would help heal it? I appreciate your video and info. Thank you.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

salt water douche improves the health of the nasal lining and clears debris. might cause a bleed though. depends where you are bleeding from. glad I could help.

[@mariepapasadero1589]

​@@VikVeerENTSurgeon8:29 8:29 8:29 8:29 8:29 8:29

[@akramkhan3246]

Awesome technical information. I learned 10/10

[@melaniestovold3952]

Thanks this was fascinating. As a child I lived with frequent hour long running tap nose bleeds. Instinctively I wanted to do some of your suggestions but my Mum got me to do the opposite; pinch my nose in the wrong place whilst lying down. Whilst they stopped in my 20’s I’m intrigued if I’ll be at greater risk in older adulthood

[@zanylynn1]

Thank you for this very informative video! It really helped that you explained about the blood vessels and anatomy. I finally got my nosebleed to stop!

[@icerey83]

This was very helpful, I am on strong blood thinners, and my nose bleeds last anywhere from 1hr to 9 hours or a few days straight. I was recommended by Dr to pinch the bridge of my nose roll up gauze and stick it up in there. This was very informative thank you.

[@nelaolayne9209]

Well detailed. Old Nurse viewing from barbados to help a friend. Thank u

[@the10171965]

Thank you. You just save my bleeding nose. 🙏❤

[@cynthiamcdowell-buchanan3550]

Good information. Hopefully this will keep me out of the ED, because they will pack your nose!

[@jacobheinz8236]

Thank you so much Vik! I’m going to apply your teaching here in a few days time when I will have a Septiplasty surgery.

[@nicolewalker134]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you 😊

[@lisablinn3264]

Thank you for your very educational video, I learned a great deal. Stay well.

[@suemacallister3847]

Great advice.Full marks!

[@kerissa8805]

Thankfully I was doing most of this right. I had never heard of ice in the mouth! I'll try that later WHEN I get my next one. Ice on the back of my neck does always help but I honestly think that is a calming and cooling when you're panicking more than a direct blood vessel approach. Mine was so scary today though, I think it's time to try cautery.

[@wcwn3632]

Thank you very much for this. I always learn so much more of the facts and logic from British doctors.

[@furians4167]

Very good advice, I have to admit most of these things I did not know, and thank you

[@TheSnozwangler]

Great video, really well put together and presented. I have a big old hooter and get regular nosebleeds, it sounds daft but they can really limit your life at times. Wish there was a magic fix but in the meantime I'll follow your advice.

[@americusdeville865]

You are awesome. Covered the subject thoroughly.

[@stanyamane]

Thank you very much - extremely helpful video.

[@brookepreppy]

I have very severe nose bleeds. I've had 2 lasar surgeries, 1x per year for the past 2 yrs. Now, I may have to do it again? Nose bleeds are back in one nostril. Very severe where it's too much blood. Should I change doctors? Can you do a video on lasaring inside the nose to prevent nose bleeds? Thx! Atlanta, GA

[@Enclave03]

Honestly, the whole video was a learning experience. I knew 0 out of 10. I did not see the method I use, quick and effective. A moist rolled paper under the upper lip. big enough to hold preasure nut not too big that it is uncomfortable. I was shown this by a Nurse at work. Is this new news to you or is there a reason I may not want to use it?

[@jonash26]

hi Vik, Asha here, i watched this video and have learnt a lot, thank you

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

Hey, Hi Auntie Asha! nice of you to drop by. Thank you !

[@user-hp8up6mg5z]

The things you have explained helped me a lot, Thank you Doc💙

[@bloukat]

Very good thank you, realised I been doing loads wrong. Let's see how I get on now with new info, typing while pinching nose with other hand... almost 15 minutes

[@ritasarah7474]

Because I have nose bleeding now and will follow your advice .thank you

[@gutsandcasc]

My nose has been bleeding for about 5 hours now. I don’t feel like I have to throw up but I’m getting worried

[@kennxth2170]

I have nose bleed since Tuesday thank you so much this was useful

[@sayedali6271]

Thank you so much Doctor. It's a great learning.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

So nice of you

[@Mikayla-d4p]

Thank u SO MUCH I had a rlly bad nose bleed and ur advice rlly helped tysm

[@scottsyoutubeworld1824]

Great video. Thank you!

[@usuitakumi4210]

Thank you !!! I definitely did learn about bending forward, cream, ice and nasal spray

[@SyedSajjadAli-lx1id]

My sister gets nose bleeds which has taken up for a month. That comes on and off sometimes a little and sometimes gets the palm full in blood. Had consulted ENT Surgeons in Pakistan and got endoscopy of nose but all goes fine. Had CBC Test, Prothrombin Time, PT Test,APTT Test as well and all of them are normal. Still nose bleeds and now, ENT Surgeon asks for Neck and Head CT Scan. Please let me know what to do as her health weakens day by day with drowziness and headaches

[@forwimp]

This corrected a couple of my misconceptions.

[@akimalam2041]

thanks for the wonderful helpful video - I appreciate it. You got my subscription. Thanks

[@Orielle1000]

Thank you.Doc. Could I still undergo rhinoplasty even if I nose bleed often? The problematic area is my right nostril. Thanks!

[@lisav8443]

Dear Dr. Veer, Question concerning nosebleeds…I am in diastolic CHF, stage 2. Could my medication protocols (salt & fluid restrictions, coupled with diuretics) be contributing to the length and frequency of my nosebleeds? Thanks in advance for your advice.

[@ceciliasawicki6647]

Thank you for your info video on nose bleeds, I had it 20mm ago and the ice on the mouth works I was scared.

[@hummingbird1999]

Thank you for advice. I just got a nose bleed.

[@marilynbrown9276]

Thanks truly I learned a lot voice is great believable

[@Cristina-ir9zc]

Thank you for the good tips.

[@TortugasN]

My mom, my female cousin and I hqve a very bad nose bleeding. We believe is a family issue. My mom and cousin have had two or three their nose catharsis but they still with same problem. I got scared when you said that on 30 days after nose bleeding people may die😢

[@jessa6549]

I was just released from hospital after having nasal inflatable tubes placed in my nose for 2.5 days. Now my nose is full of blood clots. How do I get them out ? Both sides are blocked with a clot. Help please!?!

[@dancs5414]

I'm sitting here watching this with a wet wipe in my nose.

[@shenandoahschwarz4978]

I knew 1-5. Our young daughter gets them severely year round. Our Ent( in USA) says she just needs to keep it moist year round

[@MrHemerryman]

Thank you so much, a lot of good info. Bless you doctor.

[@shellsssinner]

Please do one on packing methods used in the ER. I had a very severe nose bleed that I ended up in the ER with a Rapid Rhino inserted. Unbelievably painful! I'm so afraid this will happen again, so I have an appointment with an ENT to just check things out.

[@vivel7508]

Same here i have to remove it tomo hope it stops 🙏

[@MamtaPatel-qx6rv]

Great tips it's working, Thank you so much.❤

[@kaleldrogo]

Hi doc, does it also happen to kids when the weather is really hot like in tropical countries?

[@judefernandez5533]

Thanks love your advice sir

[@turkeyen]

Very informative. Thamks

[@joeahopelto8032]

The method use for stopping nosebleeds is to soak a half cotton ball in ordinary tea, wring out excess and pack it snuggly into the bleeding nostril. This works in about 20 minutes without pinching. Very easy, quick and inexpensive. Sixty-five years of successful use validates this method. In fact, I have used this method during a hospital stay with approval of the medical staff.

[@mikesullivan542]

Well done!

[@sandraauld803]

Are frequent (every month or so) bleeds that stop quickly something to be concerned with? Did not know about ice in mouth.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

very difficult to say from here. a lot of factors. if you are worried I would speak to your doctor. sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@sergiovieira1053]

Thank you so much, Vik Veer! I really appreciate all the knowledge you share through your videos. I bleed frequently from the nose, although not very profusely each time. I think that's because I live in a climate with very hot and dry afternoons, especially in summer. You gave us precious tips. 🙂 Usually, I tried to solve the problem by lifting my head up and resorting to the walrus sign! Now I see the mistakes I used to make while trying to stop the bleeding, which I will correct from now on.

[@VikVeerENTSurgeon]

so glad it helped. I hope things settle down for you as well. take care.