Why does my nose bleed while running?

Running exercise is the most common form of exercise. What’s funny is that some people suddenly feel their nose getting hot while running and find that they are bleeding from the nose. It’s really embarrassing and funny. The most likely reason for nosebleeds while running is that the weather is dry, and the blood circulation speeds up during exercise, causing blood vessels to rupture, ultimately resulting in nosebleeds. Also, if you are physically weak, such as when you have a cold or fever, running can easily lead to this situation.

First: What are the possible causes of nosebleeds while running?

1. Due to seasonal climate reasons, the weather is relatively dry in autumn and winter. In addition, blood circulation speeds up when running, and capillaries are easily ruptured, causing nosebleeds when blowing your nose.

2. Dietary reasons: If you are picky about food, do not like to eat vegetables, do not like to drink plain water, and only drink beverages, your nutritional intake is not comprehensive, which will cause increased vascular fragility.

3. Bad behavioral habits, such as habitually picking your nose, can easily cause small blood vessels in the nose to rupture, resulting in nosebleeds.

4. Disease causes, such as fever, cough, rhinitis, etc., will indirectly cause capillary rupture and cause frequent nosebleeds.

Second: What should I do if my nose is bleeding?

1. You cannot tilt your head back to stop bleeding. Because nosebleeds almost always occur in the front part of the nasal cavity, if you raise your head, the blood will flow to the back of the nasal cavity and the mouth. Some of the blood will enter the stomach and cause discomfort, leading to vomiting, while some may enter the trachea or even the lungs, causing severe coughing.

2. You should lower your head slightly to let the blood flow out of your nostrils naturally. Use your thumb and index finger to pinch the wings of your nose for 5 to 10 minutes, with enough force to stop the bleeding. Breathe through your mouth. If you feel blood in your mouth, spit it out as much as possible. If you feel that the nosebleed has basically stopped after 5 to 10 minutes, you can gently block the nasal cavity with a soft cotton ball or tissue to prevent further bleeding.

3. If the nose bleeding cannot be stopped after taking the above measures, or the amount of bleeding is heavy and accompanied by symptoms such as pale face, cold sweat, and rapid heart rate, you should go to the hospital immediately. In addition, if you have recurring nosebleeds, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to see if you have rhinitis, nasal and nasopharyngeal tumors, or blood diseases.

Third: How to prevent nose bleeding?

1. Do not blow your nose hard or pick your nose to avoid trauma. In the dry autumn, the possibility of nosebleeds will increase, so pay attention to drinking more water on a daily basis.

2. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins K, E, C, such as shepherd's purse, celery, amaranth, lotus root, etc. Eat less sweet, salty, and fried foods such as chocolate.

3. If your nose feels very dry, you can cover your nose with a wet towel for a while, or use nasal moisturizing medication, such as medical paraffin oil or saline nasal drops to moisten the nasal cavity.