Epistaxis
EPISTAXIS OR NOSEBLEED Epistaxis also called acute hemorrhage or nose bleed is a medical condition in which bleeding occurs from the nasal cavity of the nostril. TYPE OF EPISTAXIS : Nosebleed or epistaxis can be classified according to their site of origination as anterior and posterior. 1- Anterior nosebleed is common and does not require medical attention. 2- Posterior nosebleed is rare and requires immediate medical care. CAUSE Of EPISTAXIS : The major factors that cause epistaxis or nose bleeding are broadly categorized under local (fracture due to a sharp blow, or nose-picking, etc.) and general factors. Nosebleed generally starts from just inside the entrance of the nostril, on the middle harder part of nasal septum. Blood vessels of this region being fragile, rupture easily and begin to bleed. The factors causing nosebleed possibly are: ⏺Structural or anatomical deformities like hereditary hemorrhage. ⏺Nasal sprays and prolonged usage of nasal steroids (particular...