{"id":1693,"date":"2021-10-14T18:45:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T22:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/?p=1693"},"modified":"2021-10-14T18:45:56","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T22:45:56","slug":"what-to-expect-with-nosebleed-cauterization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/what-to-expect-with-nosebleed-cauterization\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect with Nosebleed Cauterization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many people <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/ent\/nose\/nosebleeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experience at least one nosebleed<\/a> in their lifetime. Though they can be frightening, they usually require nothing more than leaning forward and pinching your nostrils together for a few minutes to stop the bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common causes of nosebleeds include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Colds<\/li><li>Allergies<\/li><li>Sinus infections<\/li><li>Frequent sneezing<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/ent\/nose\/nasal-fracture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trauma to the nose<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if nosebleeds become recurrent or troublesome enough that your clothes start to resemble a performer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southcarolinahauntedhouses.com\/halloween\/the-fear-farm-sc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fear Farm<\/a>, nose cautery may be recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performing Nosebleed Cauterization <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-696107596-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman getting a nosebleed. \" class=\"wp-image-1695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-696107596-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-696107596-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-696107596-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/iStock-696107596-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nosebleed cauterization can help prevent nosebleeds if they become a recurring problem. During the procedure, the doctor will numb the inside of your nose. They will then use either a chemical swab or an electric current (known as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/electrosurgery\" target=\"_blank\">electrosurgery<\/a>) to seal the blood vessels. This stops the bleeding and helps prevent additional bleeding by building up scar tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recovery After Nosebleed Cauterization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first few hours after your procedure, make sure to take it easy. Don\u2019t engage in any strenuous exercise or activity and try not to bend over or lift anything heavy. After that time, you should be able to resume your normal activities whenever you feel ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have pain or itching in your nose for several days after your procedure, which is normal. Your doctor may prescribe painkillers. If not, ask about what over-the-counter pain relievers you can use to help relieve any discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will also likely recommend an antibacterial ointment or saline nasal spray to apply to the inside of your nose. Apply this several times a day for 10 days to keep the area moist and help prevent infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Don\u2019t pick or scratch at the inside of your nose. Even though it may feel itchy, touching the area is likely to cause more nosebleeds.<\/li><li>Try not to hit or bump your nose on anything, as this may cause additional bleeding.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t blow your nose for two weeks or until your doctor has told you it is OK. Stick to wiping your nose gently if you need to, as blowing your nose can cause irritation.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t take aspirin and NSAIDs like ibuprofen while you heal as they can increase the risk of bleeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow up With Your Doctor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let your doctor know if you continue to experience nosebleeds or if you aren\u2019t healing as expected. Contact them right away if you have a fever, experience excessive bleeding or have pain that doesn\u2019t improve with medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call\u00a0Spartanburg | Greer ENT &amp; Allery today for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/how-to-care-for-your-child-when-they-have-an-ear-infection\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Care for Your Child When They Have an Ear Infection<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/what-to-do-about-a-lump-behind-your-ear\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Do About a Lump Behind Your Ear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people experience at least one nosebleed in their lifetime. Though they can be frightening, they usually require nothing more than leaning forward and pinching your nostrils together for a few minutes to stop the bleeding. Common causes of nosebleeds include: Colds Allergies Sinus infections Frequent sneezing Trauma to the nose However, if nosebleeds become&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1695,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Nosebleed cauterization can help prevent nosebleeds if they are troublesome or become a recurring problem.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1693"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}