Lots of bleeding 10 days post Rhinoplasty. Any suggestions?

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I received a Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty ten days ago, last night I woke up to blood everywhere. My nose wont stop bleeding, I went to the ER they gave me Afrin, I also called my surgeon but she isn't in so I see her tomorrow. Is this something to be worried about? I have been taking excedrin migraine for about three days now but I got the okay before I started it, I also sneezed a couple of times yesterday could this bleeding?

Michael Brucker, MD · Answer

You definitely need to stop the Excedrin immediately as well as any other blood thinners such as Aleve, Motrin, Advil, and Bayer aspirin.  Even one baby aspirin has drastic anti-coagulant properties and this is likely the reason for your profuse bleeding.  Unfortunately, your blood will remain thinned for a few weeks following your Exedrin intake.  Switch to Tylenol or prescription migraine medication (sumatripan) if you have some.  Ten days post op is much too soon to start taking aspirin.  Follow up closely with your surgeon.

Susan Kaweski, MD · Answer

Using excedrin will only increase your bleeding. Also when you sneeze you should try to sneeze through your mouth. The Afrin will help temporarily but use sparingly. Definitely follow up with your surgeon.

Kristina Tansavatdi, MD · Answer

Yes, the sneezing and Excedrin contributed to the bleeding. As other posts have commented I would discontinue the Afrin and refrain from sneezing or nose blowing. I would also use saline nasal sprays with Vaseline ointment to keep the nose moist.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

Dear MayaThe Excedrin certainly contributed to your bleeding. At this time take no more aspirin containing or NSAID medications, do no straining, lifting or bending and keep your head elevated at night. Good luck

M. Azhar Ali, MD, FACS · Answer

Excedrin has probably made the bleeding worst. But sometimes bleeding can happen if the incision gets irritated or from the septum. It is important to know the location of the bleeding.

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