What Causes Nosebleeds?

If you’ve never had a nosebleed before, the first one can be terrifying but why his blood actually pouring out of your face?
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[noose]

first nose bleed at the age of 5 in kindergarten my first thought "got tomato soup on my face" so i drank it ._.

[erinsarofim]

The only two times I got a nose bleed:
1: it was hot and we had P.E outside. Long story short, I rubbed my nose and all hell broke loose
2: I blew my nose. And blood

[Windowwindex]

Me: *gets nosebleed at home*
My mom: look down so the blood goes down faster and so you don’t choke on the blood when it goes down your throat!
Me: *gets nosebleed at school*
The teacher: look up so the blood doesn’t go on the ground!
Me: WELL WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?!

[maskofpoppies]

"keep other objects away from your nostrils"

covid-19 test:

[Ninjapro]

It is scary how easily I bleed. I’ve been sitting and just had a gentle sneeze and it was like flood gates opened.

[cindy-]

I learn more in 2 minutes than 7 hours in schools

[ninoannjake]

I literally just had a nosebleed while watching this. 😂

[SkaterBabyy]

One of my most traumatic school incidents: I was in middle school health class and we were discussing drugs and their side effects. As they were talking about how sniffing cocaine or huffing vapors can cause nose bleeds... yep I got a full on nose bleed IN THE MIDDLE OF CLASS because it was my allergy season. I was labeled the druggie of the class because that happen. But my teacher was super nice and understanding!

[luluthecat]

When i first had nose bleed my teacher said lay back so it wont bleed. All these years my blood was going into my body. Thank you teacher.

[sulluxs]

Wtf I grew up being told to tilt your head back..!

[mardademardadee]

I get nose bleeds often, actually I got one today but after I watched this I know what to do.

[shirley]

Is it weird i can tell when im gonna nosebleed? Like a few seconds before a nosebleed, theres this bitter-ish(?) smell or sensation in my nose 💀

[arizdr]

Why do i feel like having a nose bleed when watching this

[jomardelcastillo]

During my 21 years of existence, this is the first time I've experienced a nosebleed. And yes, I panicked.

[quackymcgee]

The first one I remember was when I was in preschool, and I’m pretty sure I was kinda just like” oh cool, my nose is bleeding”.

[slapofspaghettix]

I get nosebleeds all the time. One time I had a massive nosebleed in my music class in school, it went all over the piano and my teacher tried to get tissues, but by time she got out of the room....I had made a massive mess because I started choking and coughing up blood. I had to sit in the school medical room for over 2 hours...This helps because they always say to tilt your head back, but then I end up drinking my blood - ew. Anyway, I'm not here to be an author. Great video!

[ayden]

Me: *Finishes watching this vid*
Me: *Rubs nose and nose starts bleeding*
Me: HOLY SH-

[loganbecker]

Fun fact I had so many nose bleeds through out my childhood and teenage years before or after COVID-19 hit

[alexmaxwulff]

Title: What causes nosbleed?
Me: Idk man, stranger things???

[maximeappeldoorn]

Me: has nosebleed
My dad: it’s nothing
My mom: OMG follow these steps
My sibling: Lool
Google: you are going to die in 10 seconds