Epistaxis, also known as nosebleeds, is a common condition. Some 60% of all people will have a nosebleed once in their life. Epistaxis accounts for about 1 in 200 ED visits in the U.S. The position of the nose on the face makes it an easy target for nosebleeds and injury. People tend to move their noses while they sleep, bending the head and creating stress on the nose. A fall or injury to the upper part of the nose may result in a nosebleed.
There are many causes for epistaxis, although some are not very well known. Many people experience nosebleeds when they are under pressure or when working in a dusty environment. Other causes of nosebleeds are allergies to certain foods, environmental factors, smoking, being on a low salt diet, or using indoor air cleaners that produce ozone. One of the best ways to prevent nosebleeds is to make sure you stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Maintaining a dry pH balance in your body can also help prevent nosebleeds and colds.
If you have an epistaxis, go to the doctor right away. Many times a doctor will feel a slight clot in the nose and will recommend you to go to hospital to get it treated. The doctor will usually perform a nasal drawing to see if you have any of a wide variety of nasal disorders, including chronic sinusitis and allergies, rhinitis (inflammation of the nose), allergic reactions to animals or plants, or a type of clotting disorder, such as thrombosis.
If you have had epistaxis and you believe they are caused by allergies, you should go to your doctor and find out about your allergies. Many allergies involve an individual's nose, and when an individual is running a nose bleed, they may not even realize it is allergies causing the nosebleeds. Allergies are known to cause nosebleeds because of congestion in the nose and throat. When the allergens get into the air, they can lead to a narrowing of the passage way for the mucous, which leads to nosebleeds.
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