Nosebleeds can feel alarming, with the surge of blood dripping onto clothes or sheets and the handfuls of tissues used to stop it turning crimson. But a bloody nose, also known as epistaxis, usually ...

Nosebleeds usually are not serious and can be stopped by leaning forward and pinching the nostrils. Seek emergency help if your nose bleeds for more than 30 minutes or you lose a cup of blood or more.

Having a nosebleed can be a startling and somewhat scary experience, but medical experts say the condition is generally not serious. "Nosebleeds are quite common, and over half of the population will ...