Epistaxis also known as bleeding from nose can be present in any age group.
Causes in children:
- Severe Rhino sinusitis, Benign Nasal mass, trauma.
Causes in adults:
- Hypertension, Rhino sinusitis,Nasal polyps, Benign nasal mass,maligancy,bleeding disorders,certain drugs,trauma
Treatment:
- Depends upon the cuase and control of the causative factor.
- In emergency patient needs to undergo nasal packing.
- Nasal endoscopy with cauterization of bleeding vessels.