How to Control a Nose Bleed

Nose bleeds can happen for many different reasons. Most of the reasons aren't that serious, and 10 minutes will effectively cure the bleeding. If you follow the common procedure for stopping a nose bleed, and the nose is still bleeding, you might have to seek medical help. If your nose is bleeding because of a head injury, it's best to call 911 immediately.

Things You'll Need

• Clean napkin
• Ice (optional)

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Instructions

• 1

  Lean your head forward. This will help the blood come out of the nostrils. If you lean back, the blood will likely go down your throat or into your stomach.

• 2

  Pinch your nostrils together just below the bridge of the nose. You should be pushing the soft part of your nose up against the bone. If you have the proper grip, there should be no bleeding at all. Hold this pinch for five minutes. This is in an attempt to form a blood clot.

• 3

  Release your pinch after five minutes. If you're still bleeding, pinch your nose in the same place for 10 minutes. Don't let go until the 10 minutes is up.

• 4

  Use the napkin to clean the blood off of your face and wash your hands.