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My son is 13 years old and has bleeding nose problem. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 13 years old and he has bleeding nose problem. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bleeding at this age should be evaluated thoroughly there may be a lot of possibilities like a JNA (juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas), NPC ( nasopharyngeal carcinoma), nasal polyps hematological causes, etc. So an urgent diagnostic nasal endoscopy with a complet... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male, and I consumed a considerable amount of alcohol. As a result, I am currently experiencing a sore throat and dizziness. I also had a nosebleed today, which lasted approximately 10 to 15 seconds and resulted in the loss of about 3 to 4 milliliters of blood. Pl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Excessive alcohol consumption can have various adverse effects on your body, which may include dehydration, throat irritation, and elevated blood pressure, potentially leading to nosebleeds. It is crucial to take th... Read Full »
Will traveling through flight soon after nose cauterization cause bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I just had my nose cauterized for the second time a week back and have a flight booked in two days. I am worried that it is too soon to fly as flying triggered my nose bleeds. I can change my flight to stay longer so it can heal further. Not sure. Just do not want it to start bleeding ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nose bleed is a very common problem. It is treated with cautery which may need repeating a few times. As you had it only a few days ago, it might be better to avoid flying for 3 to 4 weeks, if possible. Carry on using the ointment for one month and then have yourself re... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My 25-years-old daughter. I am really worried for her, she is not been well for four days, she had a fever and cough for the past two days and before that she had a nosebleed. We thought it was due to the summer heat, yesterday she was feeling dizzy and today she felt right kidney pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First of all, I would like to say that please do not worry, she will be alright, these are common symptoms and a person gets these symptoms due to viral infection or flu-like infections so nothing to worry about. Sh... Read Full »
Have nosebleed and dizziness after a fight. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor, I got in a fight four days back in which I got my nose hit and bleeding started along with pain in my neck and back. And I feel dizzy after waking up from a surface, but today there is no such significant pain, but sometimes dizziness is there. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. After thoroughly examining your symptoms, I have concluded that you have to answer some more questions because it is not clear enough to declare a diagnosis. Did you hit your head? Do you have a fever? Do you have nausea? Do you have double visi... Read Full »
What can be the reason for the diminished sense of smell?
Query: Hi doctor. I think my sensitivity to smell has reduced. I can properly smell once later, but the scent is diminished. I know it is not due to COVID because I have done many tests over the past three weeks. Three weeks back, I had nasal congestion, and I could not smell anything, but now it is fine. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. Based on what you have shared, I understand that you have been having a reduced sense of smell for more than three weeks. Yes, nasal congestion can cause a reduced sense of smell; however, in the presence of blood-stained discharge, it would be prudent to get an ENT (e... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 15-year-old female who is 63 inches, and 114 pounds. In several months, my health has been decreasing. At first, it was just migraines that last for hours to days in the front and temporal lobes and lack of sleep from troubling sleep. Later I had nose bleeds and easy bruising. As... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body, leading to inflammation and various symptoms. Erythema multiforme (EM) is an immune-mediated skin condition that can be triggered by in... Read Full »
What is the remedy for dry nose and repeated nose bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 65 years old and I am having a dry nose and repeated nose bleeding, once in 10 days. Currently, I am on tablet Etamsylate. What is the remedy? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must keep the nasal mucosa moist and hydrated. For that purpose, you may use either 0.5 % menthol paraffin nose drops or plain saline nasal spray like Solspre. Use these as many times as required and keep the mucosa lubricated. Meanwhile, check if you suffer from b... Read Full »
Does nose bleeding occur after a septoplasty?
Query: Hello doctor, Last week, I did a septoplasty, and the dressing was taken out yesterday. Now my nose bleeds a lot the whole day, and then it was normal. Today I woke up, and there was a lot of blood in my nose, and it was dry inside. Is it because I missed out on taking the nasal spray while I was as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal to have some bleeding after a septoplasty operation. Subsequently, in the postoperative week, there occurs crusting and dryness due to the dried-up blood clots and mucus. In my setup, in addition to giving saline nasal drops or douching, we also give Mupir... Read Full »
Are loud ringing noise, headache, and nose bleeding symptoms of brain hemorrhage?
Query: Hi, I am finding it difficult to explain my symptoms to GP (general practitioner) and concerned that I may be experiencing more serious symptoms than I am able to explain. Over the past week on three occasions now I have experienced a very loud ringing noise in my head. Followed by a sharp head ache... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iclinq.com. I am terribly sorry that you are experiencing these worries. First of all the good news would there have been blood that you taste, it would have been visible. But this was not the case. What is more, a brain hemorrhage is very less likely to make you “taste blood”. Th... Read Full »