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Nose bleeds are often the result of common events, usually trauma, but nose bleeds can be a warning of other problems. Nose bleeds are caused by a small blood vessel rupturing. There are two main types of nose bleed, upper and lower septum nose bleeds.

Lower nose bleeds
Most nose bleeds occur within the lower end of the nose in the lower septum. The septum is the semi–rigid wall separating the two channels of the nose that contain blood vessels. These blood vessels lie close to the surface, making them susceptible to injury. Lower nose bleeds do not usually require medical attention unless the bleeding cannot be stopped or it happens in the very young.

Causes of lower end nose bleeds
The most common cause of nose bleeds is trauma. A blow, smack, or sometimes just picking the nose. Dryness inside of the nose can also cause bleeding. High altitudes, colds, allergies and medications are all responsible for nose bleeds.

Treatment of lower end nose bleeds

• Sit up straight and pinch the nostrils together firmly for 10 minutes.
• You can place a cold compress or an ice pack across the bridge of your nose.
• Vaseline can be used if the cause of the nose bleed is dryness.
• When the bleeding stops do not jump up and down, take things easy, do not blow your nose or it will dislodge the clot and will probably start your nose bleed again.

If a nose bleed does not stop after 10 to 20 minutes of direct pressure.

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