Top Home Remedies to Stop Bleeding Fast

The most common causes of bleeding are injury or any disease. Any blood vessel can burst due to injury, which can cause bleeding outside the body. Sometimes the skin outside is not cut due to injury, but due to the rupture of the blood vessel, bleeding starts inside the skin and we start seeing a stain on the skin, which we call bruising in common language.

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Common causes of bleeding outside the body are peeling or cutting of the skin, which is caused by an accident or penetration of things like a needle or knife in the skin. If the wound is small, the body automatically starts forming blood clots so that the wound does not bleed much, but if the wound is too big, then blood clots are not able to stop bleeding and we need first aid. Internal bleeding can occur in the body due to diseases like leukemia, lung cancer and liver disease.

There are two main types of bleeding -

Internal Bleeding
Internal bleeding means bleeding inside the body due to some reason. This can be due to many diseases, such as hemophilia, endometriosis, lung cancer, vitamin K deficiency and brain injury etc.

External Bleeding
External bleeding means bleeding outside the body due to a cut in the skin. Some of its causes are accidents, any sharp object entering the body or getting shot, etc.

If you or someone around you is injured and bleeding, you can do first aid in the following way -

• First of all, it is necessary for the injured person to remain calm because panic increases the heartbeat and causes high blood pressure, which causes blood to flow faster. 
• Calm the injured person and reassure them.
• If there is a lot of bleeding, call an ambulance or take the person to the hospital.
• Make the person lie down as soon as possible.
• Do not move the injured area.
• If the wound is on the person's head, neck, back or leg, do not move the person at all. 
• If there is dust or cloth on the wound, try to remove it. 
• Do not try to remove weapons or other things like needles or nails that have penetrated deep into the skin. Doing this can cause more damage and increase bleeding.
• To stop the bleeding, put a bandage, bandage or a clean cloth on the wound and apply pressure on it.
• If the wound is on the eye, do not apply pressure on it. 
• If any object has penetrated deep into the skin, do not try to remove it or apply pressure on it.
• If possible, raise the injured area above the level of the heart.
• If blood is still coming out even after applying the bandage, do not remove the bandage but apply pressure by applying more bandage over it.
• If the bleeding has stopped, do not try to see the wound by removing the bandage. Doing this can start the bleeding again.
• After the bleeding stops, put a cloth or bandage over the bandage so that the bandage does not move from its place. After this, place an ice pack over the bandage.

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How To Stop Nose Bleeding

• Apply pressure on the nose. 
• Tilt the head backwards and hold the nose.
• Breathe through your mouth for a while. 
• Take complete rest until the bleeding stops.

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How To Stop Vaginal Bleeding

• First of all, make sure whether the blood is coming from the vagina or the anus.
• To make sure of this, you can also put a tampon in the vagina.
• If there is a lot of bleeding, rest and put a tampon or pad so that your clothes do not get spoiled. 
• Go to your doctor as soon as possible.
• Remember how many pads or tampons you used so that you can tell the doctor. 
• Do not take aspirin. It may increase bleeding.

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How To Stop Bleeding From The Anus

• Bleeding from the anus can be a sign of a serious problem, so visit your doctor as soon as possible. 
• Do not sit on the toilet for too long.
• If you have stools, do not stop them.
• Put an ice pack on the affected area.

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How To Stop Bleeding From The Mouth

• Rinse with cold water every 1 to 2 hours.
• If bleeding is coming from the mouth due to a broken tooth or a wound, put a clean cloth or tissue there and apply pressure.
• Keep that cloth or tissue in the mouth for 8 to 10 minutes.
• If the bleeding is due to chapped lips, then keep a moist tissue or cloth on your lips for some time. 

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In case of bleeding, you must go to your doctor in the following situations -

• If you have a bleeding disorder.
• If you take blood thinning medicines.
• If the wound is deep or open. 
• If the injured person has gone into shock or has a fever. 
• If the wound is on the person's face.
• If the bleeding is not stopping even after applying pressure.
• If dust and dirt is not coming out of the wound.
• If bleeding is due to a serious injury.
• If there are signs of infection in the wound, such as redness, discharge or pain on touching. 
• If stitches may be required to stop the bleeding.
• If the area around the wound is numb.
• If weapons or other objects are stuck in the wound.
• If red stripes are visible around the wound.
• If bleeding is due to an animal bite. 
• If the wound is deep and the person has not taken a tetanus injection in the last 5 years. If the person has not taken a tetanus injection in the last 10 years.

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To stop bleeding, first apply pressure on the injured area with a clean cloth or bandage. This slows down the blood flow and helps in blood clot formation. If possible, keep the injury elevated above the level of the heart, so that the blood flow can be reduced. Use antiseptic to keep the wound clean and infection-free. For small wounds, use slightly cold water or ice, which can stop the bleeding.

If the bleeding is excessive and does not stop even after applying pressure for 10-15 minutes, contact a doctor immediately. In case of deep or serious injuries, it is important to seek medical help instead of home remedies.