Nosebleed

For nosebleed, see ENT specialists first.

Bleeding from the nose. Usually from dry air or picking and stops with 10 to 15 minutes of pinching the soft part of the nose.

Also searched as: নাক দিয়ে রক্ত পড়ে, nak diye rokto, nak diye rokto pore

Go to hospital now

  • Bleeding continues after firmly pinching the soft part of the nose for 10 to 15 minutes while leaning forward
  • Heavy bleeding, faintness, breathing difficulty, or bleeding after a significant head injury
  • Nosebleed during or soon after a fever, especially with belly pain, repeated vomiting or unusual sleepiness
Call 999

Who to see: ENT Specialists

An ENT (nose, ear and throat) specialist can look inside with the right instruments.

Related symptoms

Common questions

Which doctor should I see for nosebleed (nak diye rokto)?
See ENT specialists first. An ENT (nose, ear and throat) specialist can look inside with the right instruments.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Bleeding continues after firmly pinching the soft part of the nose for 10 to 15 minutes while leaning forward; Heavy bleeding, faintness, breathing difficulty, or bleeding after a significant head injury; Nosebleed during or soon after a fever, especially with belly pain, repeated vomiting or unusual sleepiness. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find ENT specialists?
Most ENT specialists are listed in Dhaka (444), Chattogram (106), Cumilla (83), Mymensingh (56), Tangail (50). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramCumillaMymensinghTangail

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk