A 57-year-old black female was seen at the Medical Center. At that time, she had been treated for epistaxis at an outlying hospital and referred for continued care. She had undergone multiple nasal cauterizations, nasal pac …
Epistaxis , commonly referred to as a nosebleed or bloody nose, can be frightening for the person who experiences it and can cause much anxiety. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people will experience a bloody nose at some point. …
There are numerous causes and conditions that are associated with the development of nosebleeds. In some cases, there may be no readily identifiable cause of epistaxis: Local trauma - Local trauma is the most freq …
Approximately 5-10% of the population experiences an episode of active nasal bleeding each year. Fortunately, fewer than 10% of these patients visit a physician for this problem and only one of those ten will require hospitalization. The incidence in …
