re: Any ENT's here? Question about nosebleeds

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The question is...what would an ENT do or look for to try to solve this problem? I thought chronic nosebleeds were something 8 year olds had, not someone close to 50...

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An ENT would put a scope in your nose to check for any unusually large/vulnerable arteries/veins in the front and (especially) the back of your nasal cavity. If they see anything they may cauterize it either in the clinic or potentially in the OR if its in the back of your nasal cavity where its hard to get to.

Overall, probably due to a dry nose or like one other said, a deviation or something similar. Keep an eye on it.

They will also take your blood to check for any coagulation disorders taht could be predesposing you to bleeds.

Also, theyll ask about drug use (be honest), nose picking (#1 cause of anterior nose bleeds in kids), family history of diseases like Wegener's and Von Willibrands dz, nasal medication use, etc.

That seems like an unusual number of bleeds out of no where and having needed to go to the ER is a good sign you need followup with an ENT.

Frontal nose bleeds are easily managed because they are easier to reach and the vessels are smaller. Bleeds from the back are more serious and can be life threatening for the exact opposite reason of frontal bleeds.

If you begin feeling weak/faint or have another serious bleed, go back to ER