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The most common cause of anterior nose bleeds is trauma such as a blow, smack, or sometimes just picking the nose. Dryness inside of the nose can also cause bleeding. In addition, high altitudes, colds, allergies, and medications are all potential culprits for triggering a nosebleed. Smoking can dry out the nose too, so quitting is especially important for recurrent nosebleeds, among many other health benefits.
Cause of nose bleed or epistaxis. There are many causes of nose bleeding. A nose bleed normally begins from the nasal septum when the nasal mucosa overlying a dilated blood vessel is injured. A nose bleed may, however, signal an underlying condition such as a coagulation disorder. Most nosebleeds stop spontaneously within 5 minutes with or without pressure to the forehead, nose, or upper lip. Some require anterior nasal packing. A few arise from posterior arteries and require anterior-posterior nasal packing and a referral. These include: Trauma to the nose can cause sudden nose bleed. Medications Herbs and supplements