Epistaxis

Epistaxis is a medical term that describes bleeding from the nose. This phenomenon is common in people, especially children, and usually does not pose a serious health threat. However, in rare cases, bleeding may be severe and require medical attention.

Nosebleeds can come from different places in the nose. The most common cause of bleeding is damage to the blood vessels in the front of the nose. This can occur with injury, strong blowing of the nose, dry mucous membrane, as well as in the presence of certain diseases, such as allergic rhinitis, runny nose, rhinitis of various etiologies, etc.

To stop bleeding, you need to compress the nasal passages and apply cold to the nose. If bleeding continues for more than 20 minutes or recurs regularly, seek medical attention. Your doctor may prescribe medications to narrow blood vessels or perform vascular cauterization if necessary.

In most cases, nosebleeds are not a serious condition and can be easily prevented and stopped. However, if bleeding becomes regular or severe, you should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Epistaxis is a nosebleed. Epistaxis can be venous - colored red, but not scarlet and coagulates. They appear in the morning and subside within an hour or two; arterial ones are bright and usually begin in the evening, last about a day and lead to significant blood loss. The arterial form is observed in approximately a third of cases, the remaining episodes are considered venous or vasomotor. The last term reflects the mechanism of occurrence of the phenomenon: it is provoked by vascular disorders or pressure changes. The most common causes of nosebleeds are injuries, infections, allergies, and high blood pressure (if it is high in one of the parents).