Nosebleeds are most common among children ages 2 to 10 and adults ages 50 to 80. Most are not serious, but if you have been experiencing repeated nosebleeds – or additional bleeding in other parts of your body, such as in your stool or urine – you should see a doctor.
Pinching the nostrils together for seven minutes will stop many nosebleeds. Seek medical attention if you are unable to control the bleeding, feel light-headed or have breathing difficulty. Dizziness or lightheadedness could be a symptom that you are losing too much blood. Urgent Care clinics can usually treat this problem effectively, but if you have a known blood disorder or use anticoagulation therapy, you should consider utilizing the Emergency Department of your hospital.
