Reviewed By:
Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSC (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Northwell Health and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences. He is also an active blogger and podcaster for several organizations, including the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI), Harvard Medical School CME Online, and BackTable Innovations. He has been featured in the news and print for media outlets such as USA Today, Businesswire, The Washington Post, Nature Medicine, Fox News, and KevinMD. He was also the Vice President, Medical Director of a medical video game company, Level Ex from 2018 to 2023 that utilized game technology and psychology to create interactive experiences for healthcare professionals. | He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
Rohini R, MD (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
Content updated on Mar 7, 2024
Following the Medical Content Editorial Policy
Please choose the symptom you are most concerned about.
It will help us optimize further questions for you.
By starting the symptom checker, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Find another symptom
How Ubie Can Help You
With an easy 3-min questionnaire, Ubie's AI-powered system will generate a free report on possible causes.
Trained and reviewed by 50+ doctors, our AI Symptom Checker utilizes data from 1,500+ medical centers
Questions are customized to your situation and symptoms
Your symptoms
Our AI
Your report
Your personal report will tell you
✔︎  When to see a doctor
✔︎  What causes your symptoms
✔︎  Treatment information etc.
Bloody nose from nose bleed
Bleeding from the nostrils
Bleeding from the nose
Bleeding nose
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
About the Symptom
A nosebleed is also known as epistaxis and occurs when there is bleeding from the inside of the nose. It is common and has a number of potential causes, including dryness and trauma. More serious conditions may cause it and if recurrent or severe, it should be evaluated by a medical professional.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Peripheral cyanosis
Muscle weakness in the limbs
Disorder of consciousness
Swelling of the affected area
Easy bruising
Violaceous / purpuric rash
Recent weight loss
Vomiting of blood
Melena (black stools)
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Dark purple rash on lower limbs
Gross hematuria
Head injury
Possible Causes
Generally, Bleeding from the nose can be related to:
Also known as nosebleeds which is the presence of blood coming from the nasal cavity from one or both sides. Nosebleeds most often come from the front of the middle part of the nose known as the septum. Triggers include dry, hot air and picking at the nose. In rare cases, epistaxis may be caused by tumors in the nose or blood clotting problems.
von Willebrand disease (vWD) is a common genetic blood disorder that impairs blood clotting leading to excess bleeding. In people with vWD, a protein called von Willebrand factor that is critical to blood clotting either does not function properly or is insufficient. As a result, people with vWD bleed more easily.
This is a cancer of a type of white blood cell in the blood, called a plasma cell. Cancerous cells multiply and "crowd out" other healthy, normal cells. Risk factors include positive family history, older age, and male sex. Symptoms include fatigue, bone pain, weight loss, and inability to fight infections.
Related serious diseases
Sometimes, Bleeding from the nose may be related to these serious diseases:
Leukemia is a cancer of the body's blood cell-forming tissues. Blood cells circulate in our bloodstream and are created and matured in the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Leukemia involves white blood cells and lymphatic cells and has several types. The cancerous cells are produced in excess and do not function normally. Leukemias can be aggressive and cause symptoms or chronic and smolder for years.
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
Is your nose bleeding?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or a heavy feeling in your head?
Do you have facial pain?
Do you have pain in your nose?
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
Find Similar Symptoms
References
Krulewitz NA, Fix ML. Epistaxis. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;37(1):29-39. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2018.09.005. PMID: 30454778.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30454778/
Seikaly H. Epistaxis. N Engl J Med. 2021 Mar 11;384(10):944-951. doi: 10.1056/NEJMcp2019344. PMID: 33704939.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33704939/
Gifford TO, Orlandi RR. Epistaxis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2008 Jun;41(3):525-36, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2008.01.003. PMID: 18435996.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18435996/
Reviewed By:
Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSC (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Northwell Health and Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Medical Education with a special focus on educational technology, educational research, and game-based learning from Harvard Medical School and a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He has a special interest in faculty development and has been a speaker or faculty at hundreds of local, national, and international courses and conferences. He is also an active blogger and podcaster for several organizations, including the Harvard Macy Institute (HMI), Harvard Medical School CME Online, and BackTable Innovations. He has been featured in the news and print for media outlets such as USA Today, Businesswire, The Washington Post, Nature Medicine, Fox News, and KevinMD. He was also the Vice President, Medical Director of a medical video game company, Level Ex from 2018 to 2023 that utilized game technology and psychology to create interactive experiences for healthcare professionals. | He is recognized as an expert on the implementation of educational technologies and gaming with a foundation in educational theory for health professions education. He was honored to be inducted as an Associate Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators and as an Associate Fellow of the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
Rohini R, MD (Otolaryngology (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
User Testimonials
Just 3 minutes.
Developed by doctors.
Ubie is supervised by 50+ medical experts worldwide
Dale Mueller, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Associates