Tumor in Nose??? Lots of blood!

[BejeweledMexican]

So….I sneezed. A very innocent sneeze today, and there was more blood than I’ve ever seen come out of my nose before. Like it covered half a tissue, and it wasn’t like the tiny bit of blood you occasionally see when blowing your nose, it was like I had cut myself. So of course, I had a lapse in judgement and Googled. Nose tumor. Duh.
I mean, to be fair, I’ve been wondering if something has been going on for a while. My right nostril never feels like it can breathe well and of course, a symptom of a nose tumor consists of pain behind the eye and congestion that gets worse. Check and check, at least 2 days a week. I always said it was just allergies, now I’m not so sure.
i want to look up the survival rate of nose tumors but I’m terrified. Haven’t been like this in a long time….any help would be wonderful.

 

[Doug97]

Could be nasal polyps, they're way more common than nose cancer.

 

[mollyfin]

Could be a blocked or infected sinus as well. My allergies have been going insane for the last few weeks. Not sure why; I thought they were supposed to be a spring thing; but here I am. Maybe yours are getting bad too.

 

[E.B]

I remember as a teenager there was a time when I would have nose bleeds almost every day. Very easy to have a tear in there. Also I know in my area sinus issues are high and have been.

 

[bin_tenn]

Ruptured blood vessel(s) perhaps. My brother had a cold / sinus deal several months ago. Shortly afterward, he began having frequent nosebleeds, but prior to that time he had never had a nosebleed a day in his life. He went to the doctor who referred to an ENT, and they confirmed ruptured blood vessels. A minor procedure later to close them up and he's been fine since.

 

[MATD]

So….I sneezed. A very innocent sneeze today, and there was more blood than I’ve ever seen come out of my nose before. Like it covered half a tissue, and it wasn’t like the tiny bit of blood you occasionally see when blowing your nose, it was like I had cut myself. So of course, I had a lapse in judgement and Googled. Nose tumor. Duh.
I mean, to be fair, I’ve been wondering if something has been going on for a while. My right nostril never feels like it can breathe well and of course, a symptom of a nose tumor consists of pain behind the eye and congestion that gets worse. Check and check, at least 2 days a week. I always said it was just allergies, now I’m not so sure.
i want to look up the survival rate of nose tumors but I’m terrified. Haven’t been like this in a long time….any help would be wonderful.

Blood vessels are very close to the surface in the nose. Could be a vessel ruptured from sneezing. Not at all uncommon. Googling is not recommended. You just add more anxiety on top of what you already have. See a doctor and get a professional opinion instead of worrying about it.

 

[BejeweledMexican]

Okay so everyone seems to think it’s a vessel rupturing? Here’s another problem though….this morning on my way to work…TMI WARNING: I felt some stuff in my nose and sniffed it backwards real hard. I figured it was just like some mucus and then I felt something weird in my mouth….fresh blood droplets all over my tongue…. As soon as I got to work I blew my nose again and nothing….but I’m freaking out.
It’s been getting cooler here, especially in the morning, and I have the worst roommate in the world who will wake up in the middle of the night to turn our air conditioning to 58°. 58. I die every morning. But this has been going on for a long time….however, since it’s getting cooler outside could this have an effect on my nose and the blood all up in it? I also recently started taking Zyrtec like 2 weeks ago….if that might have anything to do with it?

 

[Doug97]

So you've had another nose bleed, how is that different from before? Nothing is really new.

 

[Fraser]

Half a tissue? That sounds like a normal nose bleed to me. If the inside of your nose is dry, that can happen.

I also recently started taking Zyrtec like 2 weeks ago….if that might have anything to do with it?

Nose bleeds are a possible side effect of Zyrtec.

 

[BejeweledMexican]

So you've had another nose bleed, how is that different from before? Nothing is really new.

It wasn’t a nose bleed this time lol?????? But thanks for your input

Half a tissue? That sounds like a normal nose bleed to me. If the inside of your nose is dry, that can happen.


Nose bleeds are a possible side effect of Zyrtec.

Thank you for your kind reply (along with a lot of other people’s kind reply). I’m just very confused about it all right now and not sure if this constitutes a trip to Urgent Care??? I’ve heard horror stories of nose bleeds being cancer and, well, I’ve had one and then something else scary (blood in mouth) within 3 days. I’m just so scared. But IDK if I’m more scared of urgent care or the unknown.

 

[bin_tenn]

Sounds like the blood is from the nasal passage, and completely normal/harmless.

 

[Doug97]

I felt some stuff in my nose and sniffed it backwards real hard. I figured it was just like some mucus and then I felt something weird in my mouth….fresh blood droplets all over my tongue….

Sounds like a nose bleed to me. An extremely mild, minor one.

Again, what has changed? Why are you so scared? No way is it cancer.

 

[BejeweledMexican]

Sounds like the blood is from the nasal passage, and completely normal/harmless.

It’s just freaking me out because it’s not at all normal for me. Two weird blood incidents I’m 2 days?!? I’m pretty certain that it’s only coming from my right nostril.
Hopefully I’m not swallowing a lot of blood while I sleep. Do you think a humidifier might help with this? Idk what to do about it, even if it is ‘normal’ for other people.

Sounds like a nose bleed to me. An extremely mild, minor one.

Again, what has changed? Why are you so scared? No way is it cancer.

Why are any of us scared of anything? Lol anxiety and the unknown of the future.

 

[Doug97]

But what I mean is, I don't understand why you're so worried about a normal, everyday nosebleed. OK so you've not had them before. But lots of people have, including me. They're incredibly common and normal.

 

[bin_tenn]

It’s just freaking me out because it’s not at all normal for me. Two weird blood incidents I’m 2 days?!? I’m pretty certain that it’s only coming from my right nostril.
Hopefully I’m not swallowing a lot of blood while I sleep. Do you think a humidifier might help with this? Idk what to do about it, even if it is ‘normal’ for other people.

My brother had never had a nosebleed a day in his life. Then he had them like clockwork and rather severe. He did what a non-anxious person would do and saw his doc, and now the issue is corrected. See your doctor if you were think it's abnormal.

 

[Iugrad91]

A humidifier would probably help. The weather is changing here and it’s been very dry and cooler. Allergies are bad for the rest of my family as well, and any meds like Flonase can make a dry nose worse. Even if you have congestion, your nose can be dry. Any of that can cause nosebleeds. I wouldn’t worry about it, all sounds normal under the circumstances to me.

 

[BejeweledMexican]

A humidifier would probably help. The weather is changing here and it’s been very dry and cooler. Allergies are bad for the rest of my family as well, and any meds like Flonase can make a dry nose worse. Even if you have congestion, your nose can be dry. Any of that can cause nosebleeds. I wouldn’t worry about it, all sounds normal under the circumstances to me.

I was willing to accept that it is normal when it just stayed in my nose hahaha it’s harder to accept when it shows up in my mouth! I feel like people think I’m acting crazy, well, I am a crazy person, but I’ve never heard of blood from your nose showing up in your mouth. Maybe I’m just clueless lol but I’m definitely going to try a humidifier! Hope it helps!

 

[bin_tenn]

The nose and mouth are directly connected. Have you never swallowed something (with the mouth, obviously) and then you laugh or cough and it moves up into the nose? Or have you never used a nasal spray in your nose and then you can taste it?

 

[BejeweledMexican]

The nose and mouth are directly connected. Have you never swallowed something (with the mouth, obviously) and then you laugh or cough and it moves up into the nose? Or have you never used a nasal spray in your nose and then you can taste it?

Yes of course! I know the mouth and nose are connected I think it was more the surprise of blood even going down my nose on its way towards my throat. I wonder how much blood I have swallowed. I’m not trying to stay in a state of anxiety, I’m just trying to understand as best as possible. I guess I’m not like others who are like ‘Oh blood coming out of my nose that I’ve never seen before? Totes normal’ I’m not trying to poke fun but like I think this is a valid thing to be somewhat unsure of. I guess I need to find the root of the problem. Like I said before, I’m definitely going to try and get a humidifier. But man, until then I’m afraid to even sneeze or inhale through my nose too hard.

 

[Fraser]

I have spit up blood from a bloody nose before.

Nosebleeds are not a reason to go to urgent care. They will be annoyed that you are there. If nosebleeds are new to you, you should go see a doctor and tell them you have recently started Zyrtec.