Sinus Bleeding

[Phadrus2]

For several mornings I have to clear my throat, and the roof of my mouth is very tender, when I try to clear nasal passage through mouth I have severe bleeding, this area is very tender and raw feeling. I have to apply pressure bandage to stop bleeding. I take Allegra allergy medication, and Nasacort nose spray. What can I do to stop tenderness and bleeding, and could this be infection?

[Phadrus2]

Thank you very much,

I stopped taking Allegra, because I was probably drying my system out to much, because I take Lasix, on a daily basis, and the tenderness in the nasal septum has improved, and I only had a slight bleeding this AM. I am feeling much better , thank you!

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

To stop nasal bleeding sit upright, this reduces blood pressure in the veins of the nose. Further you should bend forward, this will avoid swallowing blood, which can irritate the stomach. Using the thumb and index finger pinch nostrils shut. Pinching sends pressure to the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood.  Try not to take any drugs that may interfere with normal blood clotting. These medications include aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) or naproxen (Aleve or Naprosyn). If you take these drugs for a chronic medical condition, consult with your doctor about to what to do. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be taken for fever or pain.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.