The Professional Association of ENT doctors in Germany revealed the reasons for frequent nose bleeding in the elderly, which may indicate some diseases.
According to the association in a new study of it, the blood vessels in the nose in the elderly do not remain accurate as before, and become less flexible, making injuries more likely.
The researchers pointed out that the potential causes of nose bleeding in the elderly are the dryness or damage of the mucous membranes of the nose, due to air conditioning, allergies or colds, and sometimes it is just cleaning the nose with sufficient force for bleeding.
The researchers stated that the long -term use of nasal nebulizes of congestion or cortisone nebulizes may be a reason for frequent nose bleeding, for a long period of time the nose sprays can destroy the mucous membrane, which makes it more vulnerable to infection, which may lead to bleeding In the nose.
The association pointed out that frequent nose bleeding in the elderly may indicate a disease such as nose injuries (such as breaking the nose) due to a blow, for example, the curvature of the nasal barrier, or blood clotting disorders, due to hemophilia, for example (bleeding disorder), and a decrease The number of platelets and liver failure, or benign and malignant tumors in the nasopharynx, may also be related to vascular deformities.
The researchers explained that it requires frequent bleeding in the elderly to consult a doctor, especially in the event that the bleeding does not stop after a few minutes, or if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness.