Expert says common nosebleed 'trick' could actually make you vomit

If you have frequent nosebleeds or know someone who gets them often, there's one mistake that you could be making. According to @bavariamedic, an Emergency Medical Technician, the expert explains that there is a common mistake people make when they have nosebleeds - and it's all to do with the head tilt.

In a video on TikTok, gaining more than 115.7 million views and 3.7 million likes, they explain: "If someone has a nosebleed, the most important thing is to avoid tilting their head back. Instead, tilt the head forward to prevent blood from flowing into the throat, which could cause nausea or vomiting.

"Next, apply gentle pressure by pinching the nostrils together to help stop the bleeding. For additional effectiveness, place a cold, wet towel or an ice pack on the back of the neck. This helps constrict the blood vessels and slow down the bleeding."

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NHS Nosebleed Warning

The NHS warn if you have any of the following, see a GP:

• a child under 2 years old has had a nosebleed

• you have regular nosebleeds

• you have a nosebleed and you're taking a medicine that helps prevent blood clots, such as warfarin

• you have a nosebleed and you have a condition that means your blood cannot clot properly, such as haemophilia

• you have symptoms of anaemia – such as a faster heartbeat (palpitations), shortness of breath and skin that is paler than normal for you

You should call 999 if you have a nosebleed and:

• your nosebleed lasts longer than 10 to 15 minutes

• the bleeding seems excessive

• you're feeling weak or dizzy

• you're having difficulty breathing

• you're swallowing a large amount of blood that makes you vomit

• the bleeding started after a blow to your head

Why does my nose bleed?

Sometimes the cause is not known. However the inside of the nose is easy to damage and that's when nosebleeds happen. This can be caused by:

• picking your nose

• the inside of your nose being too dry (maybe because of a change in air temperature)

• blowing your nose too hard

Nosebleeds that need medical attention can come from deeper inside the nose and usually affect adults. They can be caused by:

• conditions that affect the blood vessels or how the blood clots

• certain medicines, like warfarin

• an injury or broken nose

Try and avoid doing this 24 hours after a nosebleed

• blow your nose

• do any heavy lifting or strenuous exercise

• pick your nose

• lie down flat

• drink hot drinks or alcohol

• pick any scabs