Other names: epistaxis

Veins and capillaries in the nasal cavity perform special functions (primarily heating inhaled air), and are relatively complex arrangement. Because of this, however, they are also more prone to distortion, which is manifested by hemorrhage. Most often, the source of nosebleeds venous plexus located at the nasal septum (the septum). This site reduced resistance is technically called a locus Kieselbach.

Isolated cases of bleeding associated with trauma or prolonged irritation of the mucous membranes eg. Rhinitis and other inflammatory (a role played by frequent sneezes).

The first aid let the first victim gently blow your nose already formed a blood clot, then press the nose wings, head and lean forward at least a towel soaked in cold water cooler neck. Bleeding should occur within a few minutes. If it does so, we can introduce into the nasal cavity pad cut from the gelatin sponge (available at pharmacies) moistened with water drops or better against colds (working on the principle of contraction of blood vessels, which is desirable at this moment).

With unstoppable bleeding must be transported to the emergency room or directly to specialized ENT production department, which will be executed professional performance. This procedure is valid for bleeding because of the following diseases.

Repeated bleeding can be a manifestation of high blood pressure. You can think of and so on.Fragility syndrome (fragility) capillaries, which is also reflected in the emergence of purpura skin bleeding (eg. When a strong grip hand), bleeding from the mouth or heavy menstrual bleeding in women. Medications can help with ascorbic acid and rutin, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

Difficult developable bleeding can be a sign of lack of platelets or clotting factors (congenital disease – hemophilia).

If you feel sick and obstruction in the nasal passage, then it may be polyps or tumors. It is advisable to make an appointment for testing for the ENT clinic.