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nose cauterization

  • 10-06-2012 11:37am
    #1
    imalwayshappy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭


    Hi All,

    I keep getting nose bleeds from a burst vessal in my nose. Does anyone know do i have to get a referral letter from my gp to get the cauterization done or can i just make an appointment for the eye and ear hospital.

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Zamboni
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,306 ✭✭✭Zamboni


    imalwayshappy wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I keep getting nose bleeds from a burst vessal in my nose. Does anyone know do i have to get a referral letter from my gp to get the cauterization done or can i just make an appointment for the eye and ear hospital.

    Thanks!

    Who diagnosed you with a burst vessel or was it self-diagnosis?
    Definitely get to a GP for a referral.
    How long does it last? Get screened for any bleeding disorders.

    Other than get get a Rapid Rhino :) (no it's not a sex toy)


  • #3
    imalwayshappy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭imalwayshappy


    Zamboni wrote: »
    imalwayshappy wrote: »
    Hi All,

    I keep getting nose bleeds from a burst vessal in my nose. Does anyone know do i have to get a referral letter from my gp to get the cauterization done or can i just make an appointment for the eye and ear hospital.

    Thanks!

    Who diagnosed you with a burst vessel or was it self-diagnosis?
    Definitely get to a GP for a referral.
    How long does it last? Get screened for any bleeding disorders.

    Other than get get a Rapid Rhino :) (no it's not a sex toy)



    Thanks. i diagnosed it as ive had nosebleeds for years! The flow is very light but its more annoying than anything else and would love to get it sorted. are rhino any good?


  • #4
    Daisy03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭Daisy03


    My GP was able to do the procedure in his own clinic. No need for any referrals. It took around 5 or 10 mins.

    I had been getting them for years as well. It's not always 100% effective though. In the 3 and a half years since I had it done, I have gotten two nose bleeds. One of them was due to having a bad cold though. Still, it's much better than getting one every few months.

    If I remember correctly my GP said some people have to go back and get it done every few years.


  • #5
    imalwayshappy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭imalwayshappy


    Daisy03 wrote: »
    My GP was able to do the procedure in his own clinic. No need for any referrals. It took around 5 or 10 mins.

    I had been getting them for years as well. It's not always 100% effective though. In the 3 and a half years since I had it done, I have gotten two nose bleeds. One of them was due to having a bad cold though. Still, it's much better than getting one every few months.

    If I remember correctly my GP said some people have to go back and get it done every few years.


    I see what gp would this be may i ask? Would anyone know a gp in dublin who would do this?

    thanks


  • #6
    Daisy03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭Daisy03


    Sorry, he's based in Cork. I can PM you his details if you want though. He's not an ENT specialist so I would think that other GP's should be able to do it. It seemed like a very simple procedure.


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  • #7
    FueledByAisling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭FueledByAisling


    I got my nose done last summer in the Eye and Ear, I'm pretty sure I had to get a referral for it.

    Arrived a few days later, waited for hours to be seen and finally did by a new doctor. They spray something in your mouth that is supposed to be a painkiller, it tastes like piss and just burns your throat :mad: The doctor did it 3 times to me and then had to get a second doctor in to double check it, turns out the doctor did it wrong and missed (THREE TIMES!!!) The experienced doctor tried to do it but messed up a good few times too, eventually I suddenly passed out as my body didn't know what was going on and woke up shaking violently in the chair (like you see in the movies when someone is being electrocuted).

    So in short, I was not happy with the education level of the staff or the wait but all in all it was worth the no more nose bleeds.


  • #8
    imalwayshappy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭imalwayshappy


    Hi all,

    I got my nose cauterized earlier and my nose has been running like mad!! Theres a little bit of blood coming out also, is this normal does anyone one know or should i go back?


  • #9
    Zamboni
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,306 ✭✭✭Zamboni


    imalwayshappy wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I got my nose cauterized earlier and my nose has been running like mad!! Theres a little bit of blood coming out also, is this normal does anyone one know or should i go back?

    What did they tell you to expect?


  • #10
    imalwayshappy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭imalwayshappy


    Zamboni wrote: »
    imalwayshappy wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I got my nose cauterized earlier and my nose has been running like mad!! Theres a little bit of blood coming out also, is this normal does anyone one know or should i go back?

    What did they tell you to expect?

    They didnt really say just not to have a hot shower and drink hot liquids


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