Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)–“Put your head back.” You’ve surely heard this advice over and over when anyone has a nosebleed.
The official account of the “Salamatak Program”, one of the initiatives of the Gulf Health Council, stated in a tweet on “Twitter”, that this advice is nothing but a myth that is harmful to health.
The tweet mentioned some myths, and the actions you should take if you suffer from this condition:
Here are 3 myths you should avoid in the case of first aid:
- Myth: Turning the head back helps stop nosebleeds.
the truth: Turning the head back causes blood to be swallowed up, which can lead to nausea and vomiting
- Myth: A warm compress should be applied to sprains to reduce pain
the truth: Heat may increase swelling and pain. Therefore, a cold compress should be applied to relieve pain and swelling
- Myth: People with a seizure should be tied up so they don’t harm themselves
the truth: Restraining a person with an epileptic seizure may cause serious injury