Causes and Treatments of Nose Bleeding

Epistaxis or nosebleeding can be the primary or secondary disorder which mean nosebleeding can be a symptom of a more serious disorder. Epistaxis in children usually originates in the anterior nasal septum and tends to be mild. In adults, such as bleeding is most likely to originate in the posterior septum and can be severe. Nosebleed is more common in children than in adults. Simple observation confirms epistaxis; inspection with a bright light and nasal speculum is necessary to locate the site of bleeding.

Causes: Trauma from external or internal causes, such as a blow to the nose, nose picking, or insertion of a foreign body, is the usual cause, Polyps, Infections like sinusitis that can cause congestion and eventually bleeding. Inhalation of chemicals that irritate the nasal mucosa.

Signs and Symptoms

Bleeding is considered severe if it continues longer than