Can high-blood pressure cause a bloody nose?
On One Hand: Hypertension Can Lead to Nose BleedsHypertension, or high-blood pressure, can cause someone to have an increasing number of nosebleeds. The Mayo Clinic reports that the appearance of nosebleeds and other symptoms, such as headaches and dizziness, may indicate that someone’s blood pressure is dangerously high.On the Other: Nosebleeds Have Other CausesHigh-blood pressure is one cause of nosebleed, but there are several other causes of nosebleeds. Irritation, infections, allergies, dry weather, sinus troubles, blockages in the nose and bleeding disorders, as well as the use of blood thinners, can all cause a bloody nose, according to Medline Plus.Bottom LineHaving a nosebleed may be a sign that you have high-blood pressure, but there are many other possible causes.
