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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Epistaxis

Health Encyclopedia: Nosebleed Injury

Alternative Names

Epistaxis


Symptoms
  • Bleeding from one or both nostrils.
  • Frequent swallowing.
  • Sensation of fluid in the back of the nose and throat.

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Expert & Community Posts

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Painting with "Green" Paints
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...declines in serum cholinesterase levels, nausea, emesis, epistaxis, fatigue, dizziness."   Big... Read more »

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9/17/07 #8 - Headaches after a nose bleed?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:What kind of headaches are the ones occurring after a nose bleed, and why does a... Read more »

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Migraine and Headache Questions - Week of 9/17/07
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Do you have questions about headaches or Migraines? Many of our readers do, and each week, and... Read more »

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Allergy Pills vs. Nasal Sprays
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

Hi, I hope that everyone is doing ok with his or her spring-time allergies.  Frequently I am asked... Read more »

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Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...Potential adverse affects include nasal burning, nose bleeding, headache, and throat irritation... Read more »

Health Guide

Nosebleed injury
Epistaxis Prevention A cooler house and a vaporizer, to return humidity to the air, help many people with frequent nosebleeds. Nasal saline spray also can help... Read more »
Nosebleed
......prevent nosebleeds, especially during the winter months. References Pallin DJ. Epidemiology of epistaxis in US emergency departments, 1992 to 2001. Ann Emerg Med. 2005; 46(1): 77-81. ... Read more »
Juvenile angiofibroma
...discovered in adolescent boys and is associated with nasal congestion, a visible nasal mass, and nosebleeds (epistaxis). Thetumor is locally invasive and capable of eroding bone. Read more »
Nosebleed injury
Epistaxis First Aid Sit down and gently squeeze the soft portion of the nose between your thumb and finger (so that the nostrils are closed) for about 5-10... Read more »
Primary thrombocythemia
... Essential thrombocythemia; Essential thrombocytosis Symptoms Nosebleeds (epistaxis ) Bleeding from the gums Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract Easy... Read more »

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Medications

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