Nose Bleeding

Causes of Nose Bleeding most commonly are, trauma to the nose. Trauma to the outside of the nose, such as a blow to the face, or trauma inside the nose, such as nose picking or repeated irritation from a cold, can cause a nosebleed.
Less commonly, an underlying disease process, such as an inability of the blood to clot, may contribute to the bleeding. Abnormal blood vessels or cancers in the nose are rare causes of nosebleeds. High blood pressure may also contribute to bleeding but is almost never the only reason for a nosebleed.

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Blood Transfusion

A blood transfusion is the transfer of blood or blood products from one person (donor) into another person's bloodstream (recipient). This is usually done as a lifesaving maneuver to replace blood cells or blood products lost through severe bleeding, during surgery when blood loss occurs or to increase the blood count in an anemic patient.

Blood transfusions can be a life saving measure. Volunteer donor blood usually is readily available, and when properly tested has a low incidence of adverse events. The likelihood of contracting infections from a blood transfusion is very low. Blood conserving techniques are an important aspect of limiting transfusion requirements. Blood banks are responsible for collecting, testing and storing blood. People with Type O, negative blood are considered universal donors as it is safe to transfuse to nearly everyone.

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Blue Fingertips

Our fingers, toes and ears are the most vulnerable to temperatures. When we are exposed to the cold,

Symptoms of Raynaud’s can include tingling and numbness in the fingers and toes, whitening of the fingers and the blue discolouration.

our bodies conserve heat by decreasing blood flow to our hands and feet. In general, this is short-lived and will reverse quickly – unless you have Raynaud’s.

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Anemia occurs when you have a level of red blood cells (RBCs) in your blood that is lower than normal. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron. Your body needs iron to make a protein called hemoglobin. This protein is responsible for carrying oxygen to your body’s tissues, which is essential for your tissues and muscles to function effectively. When there isn’t enough iron in your blood stream, the rest of your body can’t get the amount of oxygen it needs. In women of childbearing age, the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia is a loss of iron in the blood due to heavy menstruation or pregnancy. A poor diet or certain intestinal diseases that affect how the body absorbs iron can also cause iron deficiency anemia. Doctors normally treat the condition with iron supplements or changes to diet.

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