Q: I am a 76-year-old woman not prone to nosebleeds. However, I recently started having heavy ones. Thrombin spray helped, but only for a week. A CT scan was normal. What can be done? A friend with ...

I am a 76-year-old woman not prone to nosebleeds. However, I recently started having heavy ones. Thrombin spray helped but only for a week. A CT scan was normal. What can be done? A friend with ...

Nosebleeds usually are not serious and can be stopped by leaning forward and pinching the nostrils. Seek emergency help if your nose bleeds for more than 30 minutes or you lose a cup of blood or more.

Dear Doctors: I am a 76-year-old woman not prone to nosebleeds. However, I recently started having heavy ones. Thrombin spray helped, but only for a week. A CT scan was normal. What can be done? A ...