With surgery for nosebleeds, sudden and severe nosebleeds quickly come to an end.

Surgery for nosebleeds - with safety and security in focus

At Charlottenlund Privathospital, some of Denmark's most experienced surgeons are ready to perform surgery for nosebleeds without waiting. We have a very long experience and have many years of expertise in the field. At Charlottenlund Privathospital, all surgeons who perform this procedure have performed many hundreds of this type of surgery. This ensures that the safety and results are top-notch. The treatment is often covered by private health insurance.


How do you know if you need surgery for nosebleeds?

Nosebleeds affect the vast majority of people throughout their lives and are quite harmless, but often very annoying. Up to 75% of all people experience nosebleeds during their lives that are so severe that they cannot stop them themselves. If it is a recurring problem, surgery may be considered.

 

This is how surgery for nosebleeds is performed.

The source of bleeding is often located anteriorly on the nasal septum. During the operation, the surgeon burns the area from which the bleeding originates - often from a small network of blood vessels anteriorly on the nasal septum. The area is called the Locus Kiesselbachii - see the drawing on the right.


Aftercare and healing – what you need to know After the operation, you will need to stay in hospital for observation for a short period of time, after which you will be able to return home the same day. Most patients experience only mild discomfort in the first few days after treatment, but bleeding may occur. Most people can resume their daily activities after about 4-7 days, while physically demanding activities should be avoided for about 14 days.


Our specialist doctors ensure that you receive thorough information about the aftercare and pain relief on the day of surgery.


Book a consultation Do you experience frequent nosebleeds? Book an appointment with our specialists today and get a professional assessment. We ensure safe and secure treatment with the country's highest expertise. 📞 Contact us now - We are ready to help.


Read also about:

  • Surgery for chronic sinusitis (CAS FESS)
  • Surgery for a deviated nasal septum (septum repair)
  • Surgery for enlarged nasal turbinates (conchotomy)


You can also read more about treating chronic sinusitis at sundhed.dk.

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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

  • Why am I bleeding from my nose?

    Nosebleeds can be caused by irritation of the mucous membrane that lies over the small blood vessels at the front of the nasal septum. This is the most common location and cause.


    The nasal mucosa may be thinned by medication, or irritated by allergies, nose picking, tobacco smoke, or other factors.


    Young children often experience nosebleeds during a period that is usually self-limiting and therefore does not persist.


    In adults who suddenly experience nosebleeds, this should always lead to an examination by a specialist doctor, who can ensure that nothing serious is wrong and advise on the most effective treatment.

  • What can I do myself?

    First of all, the triggering cause must be identified. Often, it is enough to simply stop picking your nose, use a different technique for treating with nasal spray, or perhaps apply Vaseline morning and evening for a period of time.

  • What can the specialist do?

    Nosebleeds in the anterior nasal septum are most often treated under local anesthesia, but our experience is that the procedure is not a good experience for children under the age of 15. We therefore always offer the option of a short general anesthesia, whereby the procedure can be completed while you or the child is asleep.

  • Why choose Charlottenlund Private Hospital?

    Safe and compassionate care from attentive staff with minimal risk.


    Charlottenlund Private Hospital has extensive experience in the treatment of nosebleeds. We offer:


    • Experienced specialists with a high number of procedures performed. All surgeons have carried out over five hundred independent procedures.
    • Modern facilities and the latest equipment for an optimal patient experience.
Enlarged turbinate on the left side (inferior concha) seen from the front.

Pre-study

Often you do not need a preliminary examination but can be examined and treated on the same day under local anesthesia. If the doctor and patient together assess that the procedure can be performed without full anesthesia, the specialist will place a small wad of cotton wool in your nose, which will numb the mucous membrane around the small blood vessel that is considered to be the source of the bleeding. After a few minutes, the area can then be treated with small electric tweezers, which gently heat the area, thereby closing off the blood vessel.


Finally, a small gauze strip with a little thick Vaseline ointment is placed in the nostril and you can go home afterwards.


Operation

In other cases, bleeding may come from deeper structures that cannot be treated with local anesthesia alone. This may be the case with posterior bleeding, where a nasal sinus surgeon must in rare cases close some of the supplying arteries, such as the sphenopalatine artery or anterior ethmoidal artery. These operations are rarely performed, as a very large proportion of nosebleeds are caused by vessels in the anterior nasal septum.


After surgery, a short sick leave may be required, but most people are ready to go back to work within a week. Strenuous physical work can be resumed after 14 days.

Consultant specialist, PhD, and nose and sinus surgeon Kåre Håkansson performing a nose and sinus surgery.

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If you or your child suffers from frequent nosebleeds and would like to be treated with us, please contact us. Our secretaries are ready to help and answer any questions you may have, as well as to find time for a preliminary examination and surgery.

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