Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Forum - Nose Bleed - Followed By a Membrane Coming Out of Nose

My bro in law, 18 yr old, gets random nose bleeds, just be standing /sitting /lying and it will start bleeding, first a trickle of blood, then a constant stream, but towards the end, he feels the nose go slightly funny, then a membrane (like a sack that held all the blood) slowly moves out of his sinuses and drops out of his nose......

Gp has said its from picking his nose, I cant say that I have noticed him as a regular nose picker.

Would u recommend a second opinion and even a referal to a ent specialist?

Thanks.

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deebaby621

replied on October 16th, 2006

Experienced User

Ew, that was pretty graphic and nasty! But understandable. Hmm - not to jump to conclusions or anything but my brother had that problem and it was from his cocaine use back in the day. So if he's using cocaine or has used it for a while then that would be my first thought.

But if cocaine isn't in the picture I wouldn't think that "picking your nose" would cause nosebleeds, and an actual membrane to drop out of the nose. That's kinda sick.

Kia

replied on October 17th, 2006

Moderator

I've had that happen twice.
Both times I have woken up with a "tickle in my nose" and when I wipe my nose the tissue has blood on it.

So go to the bathroom to clean up and it'll feel wierd then (and I know you aren't supposed to but yeah) i'll gently blow my nose and this membrane like thing will come out. Afterwards there is nothing at all not even a little bit of bleeding or dried blood.

Almost like someone poked a fake blood bomb up my nose. - they didn't lol.

But I don't know what it is.

beccaliz

replied on October 17th, 2006

Experienced User

Ditto

A really close friend used to get really bad nose bleeds and then would get what we called a "slug" when it was over. He would have this nasty thing that was basically a thick blood clot ooze outta his nose. Don't worry, it happens, not too unusual. (anybody up for lunch now??)

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