The following features are indicative of Epistaxis:
nosebleeds
nausea
vomiting
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Common Causes of Epistaxis
The following are the most common causes of Epistaxis:
blunt trauma
nose-picking
inflammatory reactions
anatomical deformities
insufflated drugs
intranasal tumors
Other Causes of Epistaxis
The following are the less common causes of Epistaxis:
nasal spray
middle ear barotrauma
septoplasty
common cold
hypertension
Risk Factors for Epistaxis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Epistaxis:
hypertension
nasal steroids
foreign bodies
Prevention of Epistaxis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Epistaxis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
application of topical antibiotic ointment to the nasal mucosa
Occurrence of Epistaxis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Epistaxis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Epistaxis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Epistaxis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Epistaxis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Epistaxis:
Physical examination: To detect the cause in case of frequent nosebleeds
Endoscopic evaluation: To identify an elusive bleeding point
Doctor for Diagnosis of Epistaxis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Epistaxis:
Otorhinolaryngologist
Complications of Epistaxis if untreated
Yes, Epistaxis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Epistaxis is left untreated:
can be fatal
Procedures for Treatment of Epistaxis
The following procedures are used to treat Epistaxis:
Surgery: To directly ligate (tie off) the blood vessels supplying the nose
Intra-arterial embolization: To stop the bleeding
Time for Treatment of Epistaxis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Epistaxis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: