Can Swallowing Blood From A Nosebleed Cause Black Stool?
Can Swallowing Blood From A Nosebleed Cause Black Stool?Answer: It is not a common reason for black stools (or melena), but swallowing blood after a nosebleed can result in dark stools. A nosebleed, or epistaxis, is a common occurrence, especially in children between the ages of 2 and 10 and adults between the ages of 50 and 80. Most nosebleeds are not serious, and while they can be recurrent, they typically are treatable at home. Nose-picking; trauma to the nose; and dry, warm air that dries out the mucus membranes are common reasons for nosebleeds. Most nosebleeds originate in the front of the nasal cavity and are called anterior epistaxis. This causes the blood to drip out of the nose. A nosebleed from the back of the nasal cavity, or posterior epistaxis, is