It is also referred as nose bleeding which is commonly a hemorrhage from nose , it is usually noticed when the blood drain out from nostrils.
There are two type of Epistaxis one in anterior which is the most common, and second is posterior which is less common more likely requires medial attention. Fresh blood and clotted blood can also flow down into the stomach and cause vomiting and nausea.
There are a variety of causes which can lead to bleeding from the nose.
Fracture of the nasal bones. Viral rhinitis means infection of the nose. Acute sinusitis. Finger nail trauma due to excessive nose picking. This is the most common cause among the children. Trauma to nose due to road traffic accident or being hit on the nose.
It may also happen due to bleeding disorders – when the patient has a deficiency in the system responsible for control of bleeding there is an abnormal tendency to bleed.
Atmospheric changes such as sudden movement to high altitudes. Any growth in the nasal cavity, like polyps, benign or malignant tumors . Deviation of the nasal septum . Foreign bodies in nose.
BELLADONNA
- Congestion to head, with red face, Blood bright red, flowing freely.
- Worse from motion, noise, bright light.
- Persons of full habit.
HEMMAMELIS
- In combinanation with hamoptysis.
- Flow passive, non coagulable
- Vicarious menstruation.
PULSATILLA
- Suppressed or scanty menses.
- Blood dark, runs continuously, with great prostration.
- After long continued and exhausting disease, Blueness of skin.
CROCUS
- The blood is black, thick, stringy, with cold sweat on forehead.
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