Epistaxis What Is Epistaxis?
Bleeding from inside the nose is also known as Epistaxis.
Why does it occur?
There are many different reasons.
Most important ones are...- Among children due to trauma due to nasal picking.
Another important cause in children is foreign body in nose.
- Infections of nose, - Deviated Nasal Septum, - Raised blood pressure, - Kidney disease and liver disease.
What are the sites of Epistaxis?
1. Most important site of epistaxis in nose is Little's area. In 90% of cases, Epistaxis occurs from here.
It is situated in antero-inferior part of Nasal Septum.
