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can taking a hot bath cause a severe nose bleed

By Anonymous November 11, 2017 - 7:29pm
 
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about 20 minutes after I got out of the tub my nose starting bleeding profusely for about a half hour non stop with lots of huge clots out of my nose and down my throat. I have never in my69 yeas had this happen

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Hello. Thank you for posting.

It's possible. Hot water dilates the blood vessels in your nose, which can make your nose bleed. Was this bath hotter than you usually take?

Helena

November 11, 2017 - 8:00pm
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