"Cha Joo-young underwent surgery after prolonged nosebleeds and shares an update from New York [Health Talk]"

[Financial News] Actress Cha Joo-young shared an update from New York after undergoing ear, nose and throat surgery for recurrent nosebleeds that persisted for an extended period. Although nosebleeds are common, medical evaluation is needed to determine the cause when they recur, involve heavy bleeding, or are difficult to stop.
On the 1st, Cha Joo-young posted several photos taken in New York on her social media account along with the message, "It's been a while. I've missed you."
The photos show Cha Joo-young visiting an art museum and spending time in everyday activities, such as drinking coffee at an outdoor table on a street. However, her current health status or degree of recovery after surgery cannot be determined from photos alone.
In January, Cha Joo-young temporarily suspended her official activities after undergoing ear, nose and throat surgery because of long-standing, recurrent epistaxis. At the time, her agency, Ghost Studio, stated, "She had been undergoing detailed examinations and treatment for long-standing, recurrent epistaxis (nosebleeds), and, following medical advice, had to undergo ear, nose and throat surgery that could no longer be postponed."
The agency added, "She is currently at a stage requiring postoperative recovery and monitoring," and said she would have difficulty attending some official events, including promotions for her projects.
In April, Cha Joo-young also shared an update on her condition after surgery through social media. She wrote, "A mask I took off for a moment. The outside air still feels unfamiliar. This surgery taught me so many truly important things," adding, "Finding strength, little by little, slowly."

The medical term for a nosebleed is epistaxis. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency's National Health Information Portal, epistaxis is bleeding from blood vessels in the mucous membrane inside the nose and occurs commonly in everyday life.
There are various causes. Bleeding can occur when the mucous membrane is directly injured, such as by picking the nose or blowing it forcefully. It can also result when the mucous membrane has weakened because of a dry environment or rhinitis. Trauma, structural abnormalities of the nose, blood-clotting disorders, and systemic conditions such as hypertension can also be causes.
Epistaxis is classified according to the bleeding site as anterior epistaxis, which occurs toward the front of the nose, and posterior epistaxis, which occurs toward the back. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency says anterior epistaxis is relatively easy to stop, while posterior epistaxis can involve heavy and persistent bleeding and may require hospital treatment or admission.
In Cha Joo-young's case, the specific name of the surgery and the cause of her recurrent nosebleeds have not been disclosed. Therefore, the available information does not make it possible to determine what condition led to the surgery.

Positioning is also important when a nosebleed occurs. Severance Hospital advises leaning slightly forward, pinching both sides of the nose, and applying pressure for 10 to 15 minutes.
Tilting the head back can cause blood to run down the throat, where it may be swallowed or enter the airway. It is also best to avoid stuffing tissue or cotton deep into the nose to stop the bleeding, as this can cause additional injury to the mucous membrane.
If the bleeding continues despite pressure, or keeps running down the back of the throat instead of coming out through the front of the nose, posterior bleeding may be involved. Severance Hospital advises seeking medical care in such cases because the bleeding can be difficult to stop at home.

Most nosebleeds can be stopped with pressure, but recurrent or heavy bleeding requires evaluation to determine the cause.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency states that medical treatment may be necessary if nosebleeds recur frequently or do not stop easily. In particular, people with hypertension or blood-clotting disorders, as well as those taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, may experience prolonged bleeding.
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital also advises that a significant drop in platelet count can cause easy bruising, bleeding gums, or severe nosebleeds. If frequent unexplained bruising, bleeding gums, or other bleeding symptoms occur along with nosebleeds, additional tests such as blood work may be needed.
As in Cha Joo-young's case, long-standing, recurrent epistaxis cannot necessarily be attributed simply to being tired. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency says the causes range from damage to the nasal mucosa and inflammation to structural abnormalities and blood-clotting problems. Therefore, people with recurrent nosebleeds should see an ear, nose and throat specialist to identify the source of the bleeding.


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