Dangerous signs of diseases from symptoms What is a “nosebleed”?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Darin Sosothikul, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, stated that a nosebleed (Epistaxis) is bleeding from the nose, divided into 2 parts: bleeding from the anterior nose. and bleeding from the nose behind the nasal cavity Most of the time, there are more serious causes than anterior nasal bleeding. 

So when nosebleeds It could be a warning sign of a disease such as

1. tumor

Cause: Cancer or benign tumor with blood supply Occurs in the nose, sinuses, or behind the nasal cavity

Symptoms: occasional bleeding or a large amount of nasal bleeding should endoscopy examine the nasal cavity or x-rays for diagnosis

2. irritation or injury in the nose

Cause: Frequent nasal picking, received a strong blow to the nose. Blow your nose hard Dry air with rapid changes in air pressure, such as on an airplane.

Symptoms: Bleeding is not much. and for a short period of time There may be bleeding and bruising during the near recovery period.

3. inflammation in the nasal cavity

Cause: from viral infections, allergies, sinusitis,ทางเข้า ufabet, using an air compressor while sleeping

Symptoms: Blood mixed with mucus

4. anatomical abnormality

Cause: deviated nasal septum or have a bone growing in the wrong place Including having a through hole causing an imbalance of air

Symptom: Blood tends to flow in the same nostril. And it is repeated in the point where the nasal septum is crooked or there is a bone sprout.

degree of severity of nosebleeds

the severity of nosebleeds Can be divided into 3 levels:

1. Mild degree of severity

is that there is blood coming out of the nose But at this level it is not very severe. You can use tissue or handkerchief to absorb. can stop by itself You can provide first aid on your own without the need to visit a doctor at the hospital.

2. Moderate level of severity

Level 2 severity is moderate. The amount of blood that comes out is much larger than the first type. out until the amount can be counted, for example, half a glass of water, one glass of water, etc., but the patient does not have abnormal vital signs Still aware and able to help themselves

3. The level of violence is very high.

The last degree is very severe. The patient will have an unusually large amount of nosebleeds. together with abnormal vital signs, such as a rapid pulse The pulse slows down, drowsiness, shortness of breath, headache, and fainting. This group of patients is considered the most severe. and must hurry to see a doctor urgently