The blood usually comes from a blood vessel located in the front of the nasal septum (nasal partition) or further back in the nasal cavity.
What can cause a nosebleed?
Picking the nose. A blow to the nose or damage to the mucous membrane. A cold or flu. A nasal allergy. Dry mucous membranes in the nose due to a stuffy indoor atmosphere Hypertension (high blood pressure) - rarely. Certain kinds of medication; for instance, products that reduce the viscosity of blood (such as aspirin and medicines used to treat arthritis). Exposure to chemicals that may irritate the mucous membranes. Deviation of the nasal (septum).
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Picking the nose.
