Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds

Related Terms

Epistaxis

Nosebleeds are a loss of blood from inside the nose. They often last only a few minutes.

They are treated with first aid.

Natural Therapies

May Be Effective

Flavonoids are pigments found in fruits and vegetables. They may help control nosebleeds, especially when taken for 3 months or longer.A1

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Herbs and Supplements to Be Used With Caution

Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.

References

Herbs and Supplements

A1. Attia TM. Efficacy and Safety of Daflon® in the Treatment of Idiopathic Epistaxis. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2019 Jan;33(1):62-68.

Last reviewed November 2019 by EBSCO NAT Review Board Eric Hurwitz, DC

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