What is Epistaxis and what causes Epistaxis?

Epistaxis (commonly known as a nosebleed) is a small blemish on the nose's blood vessels. Epistaxis is a common complaint, especially in emergency medicine settings where ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders are treated. Epistaxis is more common in older persons (ages 50–80) and children (ages 2–10). Epistaxis is divided into two forms based on where it occurs: anterior and posterior epistaxis.

According to the "Coherent Market Insights" Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis of Epistaxis Market.

 

Epistaxis Market
Epistaxis Market

What causes epistaxis?

Local causes

Local trauma from nose-picking, a foreign body in the nose, anatomic anomalies such as a deviated septum, face trauma, inappropriate or excessive use of topical nasal sprays, inflammatory reactions, and intranasal tumours are all possible causes of epistaxis. Due to inflammation of the nasal mucosa, smoking and snorting illicit drugs like cocaine can induce frequent nosebleeds, which can lead to further nasal damage in some situations.

 

Systemic causes

High blood pressure (hypertension), vascular malformations, cardiovascular diseases, and bleeding disorders such von Willebrand disease and haemophilia A and B are all systemic factors that enhance the risk of epistaxis. Heavy alcohol consumption can also raise the risk of epistaxis because it interferes with normal blood coagulation and dilates superficial blood vessels, increasing the likelihood of a rupture.

 

Environmental factors

Changes in temperature or humidity are common environmental causes of epistaxis, as nose vessels are more prone to rupture in cold weather and dry conditions. Allergies can also be triggered by environmental factors. For a variety of reasons, allergies can raise the risk of epistaxis. Excessive nose blowing and the use of allergy drugs that dry the nasal mucosa—for example, decongestants and antihistamines—can further aggravate the risk of getting a nose bleed.

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