Nosebleeds
Nosebleeds that keep coming back, are heavy or are hard to stop — what's behind them, and how a consultant ENT surgeon can help.
A nosebleed (epistaxis) is bleeding from inside the nose — most often from small, fragile blood vessels at the front, where they're easily disturbed.
Most nosebleeds are harmless and settle quickly on their own. But frequent, heavy or hard-to-stop nosebleeds are worth having assessed — to find where the bleeding comes from and to seal the troublesome vessel so it happens less.
Symptoms of nosebleeds.
Most nosebleeds are nothing to worry about — it's the pattern that matters more than any one bleed.
Why it happens.
Often it's simply the small vessels at the front of the nose being disturbed or drying out. Several everyday things make nosebleeds more likely.
Don't wait for it to settle.
Early assessment helps you get the right treatment sooner. See a specialist if:
Finding where the bleeding comes from.
Mr Huw Jones, Consultant ENT Surgeon, examines the nose to find the source of the bleeding — using a thin nasal endoscope where needed to see further back. Pinpointing the troublesome vessel is what makes treatment straightforward, and he'll talk you through what he finds and the options at your appointment.
How nosebleeds is treated.
We start with the simplest approach that's likely to work — and explain everything in plain English.
A full ENT examination with Mr Huw Jones to find where the bleeding comes from, with a thin nasal endoscope where needed, plus practical advice to prevent further bleeds.
Simple cautery — sealing the troublesome vessel — done within the same consultation when the source is at the front and easy to reach.
A fuller cautery to seal the bleeding point, for nosebleeds that need more than the simple in-consultation treatment.
Seen in days — not months on a list.
A named specialist, not a junior — all the way through.
Every price published and confirmed in writing.
Seen privately, without the wait.
We bill major UK insurers directly.
Are nosebleeds something to worry about? +
Usually not. Most nosebleeds come from small, fragile vessels at the front of the nose and are harmless. It's the frequent, heavy or hard-to-stop ones — or those always from one side — that are worth having assessed.
What does cautery for a nosebleed involve? +
Cautery seals the troublesome blood vessel so it bleeds less. Where the source is at the front and easy to reach, it can be done within your consultation (£300); a fuller nasal cautery is £400. Mr Huw Jones explains which is right for you before going ahead.
Do I need a GP referral? +
No — you can book directly with us, no referral required and no NHS waiting list. The initial ENT consultation is £200, with follow-ups at £150, and major UK insurers can be billed directly.
What happens at the appointment? +
Mr Huw Jones examines your nose to find where the bleeding comes from, using a thin nasal endoscope where needed. He'll explain what he finds, offer cautery where it's appropriate, and give practical advice to help prevent further bleeds.
Don't put up with it.
Book an assessment with a consultant and get a clear picture — and a plan.