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health advisory Hospital Diseases 2007-11-12 20:37:53

Answer:

Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Nosebleeds) that could possibly cause Nosebleeds includes:

* Nose conditions

o Nose injury

o Broken nose

o Nose picking

o Nasal congestion

o Common cold

o Allergies

o Nasal polyp

o Nasal infection

o Nasal tumors

o Sinus tumors

* Dry nasal passages

o Cold dry air

o Cocaine

o Aging

o Menopause

* Bleeding disorders

* Leukemia

* Hypertension

* Rapid weight loss

* Excessive dieting

* Head injury

* Certain medications

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Most nosebleeds occur because of a minor irritation or cold. Other common causes include injury, blowing the nose very hard, very cold or very dry air, allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory infection, blood thinners, nasal spray, chemical irritants, and repeated sneezing. Repeated nosebleeds can be a symptom of another disease such as allergies, a bleeding disorder, or a tumor in the nose or sinuses. Occasionally a blood vessel in the nose needs to be cauterized. If you have repeated nosebleeds, you need to see a doctor.

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Very high blood pressure can also cause nosebleeds.

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Nose bleeds have a huge list of potential causes. If you are getting recurrent nose bleeds and cannot provide yourself with an explanation, please visit your doctor so he may take a look.

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