Medical, Frequent nosebleeds

Frequent nosebleeds

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Robert Allis #1 / 5	Frequent nosebleeds I have between 15 and 25 nosebleeds each week, as a result of a genetic predisposition to weak capillary walls (Osler-Weber-Rendu). Fortunately, each nosebleed is of short duration. Does anyone know of any method to reduce this frequency? My younger brothers each tried a skin transplant (thigh to nose lining), but their nosebleeds soon returned. I've seen a reference to an herb called Rutin that is supposed to help, and I'd like to hear of experiences with it, or other techniques. -- Robert Allison Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
Thu, 05 Oct 1995 03:52:02 GMT

Steve Dy #2 / 5	Frequent nosebleeds Quote: >Does anyone know of any method to reduce this frequency? My younger brothers >each tried a skin transplant (thigh to nose lining), but their nosebleeds >soon returned. I've seen a reference to an herb called Rutin that is >supposed to help, and I'd like to hear of experiences with it, or other >techniques. Rutin is a bioflavonoid, compounds found (among other places) in the rinds of citrus fruits. These have been popular, especially in Europe, to treat "capillary fragility", and seemingly in even more extreme cases-- a few months ago, a friend was visiting from Italy, and he said that he'd had hemorrhoids, but his pharmacist friend sold him some pills. Incredulously, I asked to look at them, and sure enough these contained rutin as the active ingredient. I probably destroyed the placebo effect from my skeptical sputtering. I have no idea how he's doing hemorrhoid-wise these days. The studies which attempted to look at the effect of these compounds in human disease and nutrition were never very well controlled, so the reports of positive results with them is mostly anecdotal. This stuff is pretty much non-toxic, and probably inexpensive, so there's little risk of trying it, but I wouldn't expect much of a result. -- Steve Dyer
Thu, 05 Oct 1995 04:30:26 GMT

Beverly M. Zal #3 / 5	Frequent nosebleeds Quote: > I have between 15 and 25 nosebleeds each week, as a result of a genetic > predisposition to weak capillary walls (Osler-Weber-Rendu). > Fortunately, each nosebleed is of short duration. > Does anyone know of any method to reduce this frequency? My younger > brothers each tried a skin transplant (thigh to nose lining), but their > nosebleeds soon returned. I've seen a reference to an herb called Rutin > that is supposed to help, and I'd like to hear of experiences with it, > or other techniques. > -- My 6 year son is so plagued. Lots of vaseline up his nose each night seems to keep it under control. But let him get bopped there, and he'll recur for days! Also allergies, colds, dry air all seem to contribute. But again, the vaseline, or A&D ointment, or neosporin all seem to keep them from recurring. Bev Zalan
Fri, 06 Oct 1995 11:26:21 GMT

Michael Covingt #4 / 5	Frequent nosebleeds Quote: >My 6 year son is so plagued. Lots of vaseline up his nose each night seems >to keep it under control. But let him get bopped there, and he'll recur for >days! Also allergies, colds, dry air all seem to contribute. But again, the >vaseline, or A&D ointment, or neosporin all seem to keep them from recurring. If you can get it, you might want to try a Canadian over-the-counter product called Secaris, which is a water-soluble gel. Compared to Vaseline or other greasy ointments, Secaris seems more compatible with the moisture that's already there. -- :- Michael A. Covington, Associate Research Scientist : ***** :- The University of Georgia phone 706 542-0358 : * * * :- Athens, Georgia 30602-7415 U.S.A. amateur radio N4TMI : * ** <><
Sat, 07 Oct 1995 13:07:12 GMT

Robert Allis #5 / 5	Frequent nosebleeds Quote: >>My 6 year son is so plagued. Lots of vaseline up his nose each night seems >>to keep it under control. But let him get bopped there, and he'll recur for >>days! Also allergies, colds, dry air all seem to contribute. But again, the >>vaseline, or A&D ointment, or neosporin all seem to keep them from recurring. >If you can get it, you might want to try a Canadian over-the-counter product >called Secaris, which is a water-soluble gel. Compared to Vaseline or other >greasy ointments, Secaris seems more compatible with the moisture that's >already there. Secaris is reasonably inexpensive ($6.00 Cdn for a tube), and is indeed an over the counter medication. Why it does not appear to be available in the US, I don't know. It's manufactured in Montreal. It's a nasal lubricant, and is intended to help nosebleeds that result from dry mucous membranes. From some of the replies to my original posting, it's evident that some people do not secrete enough mucous to keep their nose lining protected from environmental influences (ie, dry air). But I've had no responses from anyone with experience with Rutin. Is there another newsgroup that might have specifics on herbal remedies? But thanks to all those who did reply with their experiences. -- Robert Allison
Wed, 11 Oct 1995 23:52:57 GMT

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