Why do fat people have nosebleeds?

Nosebleeds in fat people may be caused by fragile nasal mucosa, side effects of drugs, deviated nasal septum, high blood pressure, abnormal coagulation function, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time, and targeted physical therapy and drug treatment can be given under the guidance of a doctor. The details are as follows:

1. Fragile nasal mucosa: Obesity may lead to an increase in fat tissue under the nasal mucosa, making the nasal mucosa more fragile and vulnerable, which can easily cause bleeding. You can use warm saline to rinse your nasal cavity 1-2 times a day to help reduce irritation to the nasal mucosa.

2. Side effects of drugs: Some drugs used to treat obesity, especially weight loss drugs and lipid-lowering drugs, may affect the coagulation mechanism and cause nosebleeds. It is recommended to stop taking the drugs under the guidance of a doctor. You can stop bleeding by pressing the nose wings. Put a clean cotton ball or gauze into the nostrils and gently press both sides of the nose wings. Continue to press for 3 to 5 minutes. This can stop bleeding.

3. Deviated nasal septum: Obesity may cause the mucosa of the deviated nasal septum to be thinner, which is easily affected by airflow, dust and other stimuli, leading to dryness, erosion or ulceration of the mucosa, and then bleeding. Under the guidance of a doctor, the use of drugs such as hydrocortisone butyrate nasal spray and saline nasal spray can relieve the dryness of the nasal mucosa. If the deviation is more serious, surgical treatment is required, such as submucosal septum correction.

4. Hypertension: Obese people have more fat accumulation in their bodies, which will cause the blood vessel walls to thicken, increase the resistance of blood circulation, and thus increase blood pressure. Long-term high blood pressure will put pressure on the blood vessel walls, making them fragile and thin, and easy to rupture and bleed. You can use furosemide tablets, spironolactone tablets, hydrochlorothiazide tablets and other drugs to lower blood pressure under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Abnormal coagulation function: Obesity may affect the normal function of coagulation factors, leading to abnormal platelet function and coagulation factor mechanism, thereby increasing the risk of bleeding. Using enteric-coated aspirin tablets, warfarin sodium tablets, rivaroxaban tablets and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor can adjust the coagulation mechanism and improve the function of coagulation factors.

It may also be caused by a nasal hemangioma. Avoid blowing your nose when you have a nosebleed. Blowing your nose hard may put pressure on the blood vessels in the nasal cavity, causing nosebleeds. You can gently wipe your nose. Drinking more water can help keep your body hydrated. It is recommended to drink 200 ml of water every hour to help keep the nasal cavity moist.