Causes of nosebleeds during pregnancy

Pregnancy is such a happy thing, but there are many things you need to pay attention to during pregnancy, such as nosebleeds. For first-time pregnant women, if they encounter this situation, they will feel very nervous. How could this happen? Will it affect the fetus? Here are some of the causes of nosebleeds during pregnancy.

Nosebleed during pregnancy is not a sign of premature birth; it is a more common condition in life. The most common site of nosebleeds during pregnancy is the mucosal vascular area in the anterior and inferior part of the nasal septum, clinically known as the Nissl area. This area is rich in blood vessels and superficial in location. During pregnancy, due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body, the mucosa in the Nissl area swells, and the blood vessels dilate and become congested, making nosebleeds more likely to occur. Usually, occasional small amounts of nasal bleeding during pregnancy will not cause serious effects on the body. After the emotions are stabilized and local compression or stimulation of blood vessel contraction occurs, the bleeding will often stop on its own after a few minutes. There is no need to take medicine or injections for treatment.

1. Nosebleed during pregnancy is a common condition. It may occur in the early, middle and late stages of pregnancy, especially in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, when it will be more serious. Therefore, expectant mothers please do not worry.

2. After pregnancy, the placenta will produce a large amount of estrogen, especially after 7 months of pregnancy, the estrogen concentration in the blood may be more than 20 times that before pregnancy. A large amount of estrogen in the blood can cause swelling, softening, and congestion of the nasal mucosa. Therefore, nasal congestion is a frequently heard complaint during pregnancy. The fragility of the blood vessel walls in the nasal cavity of pregnant mothers increases, which makes them prone to rupture and cause nosebleeds. Countermeasures: Once a pregnant mother has a nosebleed, she should lie on her back quickly, press the base of the nose with the thumb and index finger for 5-10 minutes, and apply a cold, wet towel to the forehead or nose, which usually stops the bleeding. During pregnancy, you can eat more foods rich in vitamin C and E, such as green vegetables, tomatoes, oranges, red dates, beans, lean meat, milk, eggs, etc. This can enhance the elasticity of blood vessels and prevent nosebleeds from causing anemia. If the pregnant mother has severe bleeding, she should use progesterone drugs reasonably under the guidance of a doctor to reduce the stimulation of estrogen on the nasal mucosa and eliminate the cause.

3. You must have caught a cold. Since you are pregnant, I suggest you not to take any medicine. Instead, you should rest more, drink plenty of water, do some proper exercise, maintain a good mood, and avoid catching a cold. You will feel better in a few days.

4. It is usually caused by getting angry. You can eat more vegetables and fruits such as apples, bananas, etc. Avoid spicy food, eat a light diet, and drink plenty of water. If it does not get better, you need to go to the hospital for a blood test to see if the platelet count is normal. It may also be that the nose bleeds are caused by internal heat or overnutrition. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an examination and symptomatic treatment. Be careful not to use drugs indiscriminately during pregnancy. Pay attention to getting more rest, pay attention to a balanced nutrition, eat more fruits, and avoid eating foods that are too cold, spicy or irritating.

Nosebleeds occasionally occur during pregnancy and are mostly caused by dry weather, excessive stimulation from spicy food, lack of water intake, or ruptured nasal mucosa after a cold. Pregnant women should also pay attention to local hygiene, eat a light diet and drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating food, and avoid the bad habit of picking the nose. Observe for a period of time and conduct further examination if necessary.