Doctors called the main causes of runny nose with blood

Therapists explained what you may see blood in the discharge of mucus with a cold.

Often during the cold a person can notice that in mucous secretions appeared microscopic blood clots. This phenomenon should not be afraid, then it is not a sign of the terrible diseases that require emergency hospitalization, but to overlook this symptom is impossible.

What you may see blood in the mucus with a cold?

Mechanical damage to the mucous membranes of the nose. It all depends on how the person cleans themselves or the child’s nose with cotton swabs, extractor, fingers. It is clear that each of these “devices” could damage the nasal mucosa, in the mucus will be blood.

Dry nasal mucosa. The “crust” at the cleansing of the nose can cause damage to the mucous membranes, therefore, physicians are advised to regularly moisturize it with special drops.

Fragile vessels. Blood vessels in the nose can be fragile with birth, so the slightest pressure or exposure to them can lead to rupture of the small capillaries, from which mucus blood appears.

Intracranial pressure. This is one of the most serious health problems, which may be a runny nose with blood. If this symptom appears regardless of whether a person is sick or healthy, and this is repeated day by day, you should consult a doctor to avoid possible negative consequences.

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