Bloody Nose

[Ouiser 19]

Had Gastric Sleeve on 8/23. Started out at 287, now 224. So things are moving along great.

I use BariatricPAL Vitamin Patch. I did stop take the Ferrcon (Iron Supplement) due to Constipation.

For the past two days - I've woken up with what I thought was simple congestion - but when I blew my nose - it was ALL blood. (no - I did not pick my nose ;)). Bright Pink mixed with Dark Red.

The odd part, its only one nostril.

Is it possible that this is just a cut or tear or something related to an Iron deficiency or what have you?

[James Marusek 5,244]

It doesn't sound like its weight loss surgery related. According to the internet:

The definition of a nosebleed is simply bleeding from the blood vessels in the nose. ... The most common causes of nosebleeds are drying of the nasal membranes and nose picking (digital trauma), which can be prevented with proper lubrication of the nasal passages and not picking the nose.

Normally when I get a nose bleed, I put a coat of Vasoline in my nose. Sometimes I get a nose bleed when it is very dry, such as wintertime when there is snow outside and I am heating the house with wood. So I keep a kettle of Water on the wood stove and sometimes take a spray bottle and fill it with water and vinegar and spray the house with a fine spray. That helps to put some moisture back.

According to the internet, the ways to prevent a nosebleed are:

* Keep the inside of your nose moist. Dryness can cause nosebleeds. Use a cotton swab to gently smear a thin layer petroleum jelly in your nostrils three times a day, including before you go to sleep. You can also use an antibiotic ointment like Bacitracin or Polysporin.
* Use a saline nasal product. Spraying it in your nostrils helps keep the inside of your nose moist.
* Use a humidifier. Your nostrils might be dry because the air in your house is dry.
* Don’t smoke. Smoking can irritate the inside of your nose and dry it out.
* Don’t pick your nose. Also, don’t blow or rub it too hard. If your child is getting nosebleeds, keep his fingernails short and discourage him from picking his nose.
* Don’t use cold and allergy medications too often. These can dry out your nose. In some cases, certain medications can cause nosebleeds or make them worse. You may need to discuss your medications with your doctor. But keep taking them unless your doctor tells you to stop.