Children and adolescents are at risk for hypertension for several reasons, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cardiology in 2022. Professor Giovanni de Simone and other authors conclude that high blood pressure was found to be associated with nosebleeds in physical examinations and medical histories.
Despite the association between nosebleeds and high blood pressure, hypertension is not generally thought to be the direct cause. It is also possible to experience nosebleeds as a consequence of high blood pressure. The question is, do these nosebleeds really result from high blood pressure, or is there another explanation for their link?
Those with a medical history of high blood pressure are more likely to experience nosebleeds, according to a 2015 study published in the Journal of the Saudi Heart Foundation. Furthermore, those with high blood pressure tend to experience more severe nosebleeds, including those that require cauterizing or balloon catheters to stop.
A blood pressure level greater than 180/120 increases the likelihood of nosebleeds. When blood pressure levels do not fall after five minutes of rest, this is considered a hypertensive crisis and requires immediate medical attention.
