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Nose bleeding

Nose bleeding is one of the most common emergencies in the ENT field. Almost everyone has had a nosebleed once in their life. Although it is usually due to simple causes and is easily stopped, sometimes the cause is very serious and life-threatening bleeding may occur.⠀ ⠀ There are two types of nosebleeds. “Anterior (front) and posterior (back) bleeding;⠀ ⠀ 1. Anterior (front) bleeding usually resolves spontaneously. The rich vascular network in the entrance area of ​​the nose structure is the most common cause of nose bleeding. Due to blows to this area, nose blowing, sneezing, nose picking, etc., the vessels may be damaged and bleeding may occur. It is common in children and young people.⠀ ⠀ 2. Posterior (back) bleeding occurs at the back or deepest part of the nose. In this case, blood also flows from the back of the throat. This type of bleeding can be dangerous. Posterior nosebleeds are more common in children ages 2 to 10 and adults ages 50 to 80. ⠀ ⠀ The most common cause of nosebleeds in adults is hypertension (high blood pressure). However, insidious and persistent bleeding may also occur due to intranasal tumors, sinus tumors and masses. Severe nosebleeds are observed in tumors of vascular origin such as angiofibroma and capillary hemangioma.⠀ ⠀ Causes of Local Nose Bleeding;⠀ ⠀ • Blows to the nose⠀ • Nose picking and foreign objects (especially in children)⠀ • Climate and season (in winter and autumn)⠀ • Upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, allergic conditions⠀ • Nasal bone curvature (septum deviation)⠀ • Nose, sinus and nasal cancers⠀ • Vascular disorders (aneurysm etc.)⠀ • Some drugs, chemicals and irritating gases that dry the inside of the nose⠀ ⠀ Treatment should first be aimed at stopping bleeding and then trying to find and treat the pathology that causes bleeding.⠀

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