(R04.0) Epistaxis

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2 939 817 in individuals diagnosis epistaxis confirmed
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8 947 deaths with diagnosis epistaxis

Diagnosis epistaxis is diagnosed Men are 24.67% more likely than Women

1 832 486

Men receive the diagnosis epistaxis

5 991 (0.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis epistaxis

2 956 (0.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease epistaxis - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features epistaxis

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Non-contagious
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Epistaxis - what does this mean

Epistaxis is a common medical condition in which bleeding from the nose occurs due to a break in the blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. it can be caused by trauma, infection, allergies, high blood pressure, or even certain medications.

What happens during the disease - epistaxis

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination of the nose
  • Blood tests to identify underlying conditions
  • CT scan of the nose
  • MRI scan of the nose
  • Endoscopy of the nose
  • Treatment of underlying conditions
  • Medication to reduce bleeding
  • Surgical intervention, if necessary

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal: Treat Epistaxis
  • Administer medications to reduce bleeding, such as vasoconstrictors, tranexamic acid, or antifibrinolytics.
  • Apply pressure to the nose to stop the bleeding.
  • Use a nasal packing to stop the bleeding.
  • Perform endoscopic cauterization of the bleeding vessel.
  • Perform embolization to block the bleeding vessel.
  • Perform surgical ligation of the bleeding vessel.
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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Epistaxis - Prevention

The best way to prevent epistaxis is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol, keeping the nose and surrounding area clean, using a humidifier to keep the air moist, and avoiding blowing or picking the nose. it is also important to seek medical attention if any nosebleeds occur, as this can help identify and address any underlying causes.

Main symptoms of the disease epistaxis

Dizziness

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Noise in ears

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Cardiopalmus

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Coughing up blood

(Hemoptysis, Expectorating blood, Coughing up red phlegm, Producing bloody sputum, Spitting up blood, Vomiting blood, Coughing up blood clots)

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Nose bleed

(Epistaxis, Nasal hemorrhage, Rhinorrhagia, Nasal haemorrhage, Nosebleed)

A nose bleed, also known as epistaxis, is a common symptom that occurs when the small blood vessels in the nose burst and bleed. It can occur suddenly, or develop gradually over time. Symptoms may include a sudden onset of bright red blood flowing from the nose, or a slow trickle of blood. Nose blee...

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Nausea

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Photopsy

(Photopsia, Photopsias, Light flashes, Flashing lights, Flickering lights, Flashes of light, Flashes in vision, Flickering vision, Flashing vision, Visual flashes, Visual disturbances)

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Thirst

(Dry mouth, Dehydration, Parched, Desiccated, Cotton-mouth, Ravenous, Unquenchable, Excessive drinking, Unsatisfied thirst, Parching)

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Weakness

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