11 Rarely Known Causes of Nosebleeds, Weather Factors - Symptoms of Serious Illness

Kapanlagi.com - Who has never experienced nosebleeds? Both children and adults, almost everyone has experienced it. Although it is a common occurrence, many people still panic when they have a nosebleed. This is because nosebleeds often seem to occur suddenly. Moreover, not many people know that there are several causes of nosebleeds.

However, it is very important to know the causes of nosebleeds. Until now, people often think that nosebleeds are a sign of a dangerous disease.
Meanwhile, in fact, nosebleeds can be caused by several factors, ranging from health problems to weather conditions. In general, nosebleeds can heal on their own. However, it would be easier to prevent or anticipate them by recognizing the various causes of nosebleeds.

So, what are the causes of nosebleeds? Summarized from various sources, here is the review.

1. Nose Injury

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As we know, nosebleeds occur when blood flows from the nostrils. Bleeding in the inner part of the nose can be caused by various factors, one of which is injury. Injury to the nose can be caused by a strong impact, resulting in wounds, ruptured blood vessels, and bone displacement.

2. Nose Irritation

In addition to injury, irritation in the nose can also trigger bleeding or nosebleeds. Nose irritation is quite common, especially when someone has a cold. This is because there is a viral infection in the nasal respiratory tract. As a result, we often experience sneezing. When sneezing occurs too frequently and forcefully, that's when we can experience nosebleeds.

3. Sinusitis

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Sinusitis is one of the respiratory disorders in the nose. Sinusitis caused by inflammation can also cause nosebleeds. Just like irritation, inflammation that occurs in the nasal cavity can cause a blocked nose and the appearance of mucus, similar to when having a flu.

When trying to relieve a blocked nose and get rid of mucus, nosebleeds often occur. This is because excessive efforts to get rid of mucus can worsen the inflammation in the nose, resulting in nosebleeds.

4. Weather Factors

Not many people know that nosebleeds are not only caused by health factors. Weather conditions can be an external factor that can cause nosebleeds. Especially during the transition of seasons when the weather can change quickly.

In addition, during hot weather, the nose is more prone to dryness, making it more susceptible to injury and bleeding. Meanwhile, during hot weather, the nose can become dry and cause injury, even leading to bleeding or nosebleeds. The same goes for cold weather, which can cause the nose to freeze and result in nosebleeds.

5. Consumption of Certain Medications

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It is a well-known fact that the medications we consume when we are sick often have side effects. Who would have thought that nosebleeds could be a side effect of certain medications? One type of medication that needs to be cautious of as it can cause nosebleeds is flu relievers, inhalers, or sprays.

However, we often use this type of medication to relieve nasal congestion. Unfortunately, continuous use can cause nosebleeds. So, limit the use of flu relievers to prevent nosebleeds.

6. Abnormal Blood Vessels

Another cause of nosebleeds is the presence of abnormal blood vessels. The condition of abnormal blood vessels often affects adults. The abnormal vessels that cause nosebleeds are often referred to as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome or HHT. Basically, HHT is a rare condition that is genetically inherited. This condition can be characterized by recurring nosebleeds.

7. Allergy

As we know, there are many allergic reactions, ranging from itching, coughing, to even fever. It turns out, nosebleeds can also occur as a sign and reaction of allergies. This is because, in some cases, allergies can cause the nose to become blocked or even feel dry.

However, a blocked and dry nose are both at risk of experiencing nosebleeds. So, if you often experience a blocked or dry nose, followed by sudden nosebleeds, don't hesitate to see a doctor.

8. Skin Thinning

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Skin thinning or commonly referred to as skin atrophy can also cause nosebleeds. This condition may still be relatively unknown to many people. Skin thinning generally occurs due to disruptions in the structure and function of the connective tissue in the skin. Thinning can occur due to several factors, one of which is reduced skin elasticity as age increases.

9. Leukemia

Often people associate nosebleeds as a sign or symptom of a serious illness. This assumption is not entirely wrong, as nosebleeds can indeed be a symptom of certain diseases such as leukemia. Leukemia is a blood cancer that occurs when the body produces too many abnormal white blood cells. Nosebleeds can be one of the symptoms of leukemia, along with fever, bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, feeling weak, and weight loss.

10. Hemophilia

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Hemophilia may still be unfamiliar to the general public. Hemophilia is a condition that can cause the body to lack protein. When someone lacks protein, they may experience spontaneous bleeding without a cause, including nosebleeds.

11. Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Just like hemophilia, nasopharyngeal carcinoma is not a term that is commonly known. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx area, which is located at the top of the throat or behind the nose. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma can be a cause of nosebleeds that occur on one side. This disease is relatively difficult to detect. The symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are relatively similar to nosebleeds in general.

Those are some explanations about the causes of nosebleeds. Hopefully, they are useful and can increase knowledge.

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