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Causes of epistaxis

In this article we will discuss about the various Causes of Epistaxis.

In this article we will discuss about the various Causes of epistaxis. So, let’s get started.

Causes

Trauma

Thrombocytopenia

von-Willebrand’s disease

Hemophilia

Leukemia

HIV

Liver cirrhosis

Factor II, VII, IX and X deficiency

Granulomatosis with polyangitis

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Squamous cell, nasopharyngeal, adreno cystic carcinoma, nasopharyngeal fibroma, and melanoma

Septal spur

Middle ear barotrauma

Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis

Dry, hot or humid weather

Drugs such as anticoagulants, NSAIDs, antihistamines.

Septoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery (nasal and facial surgery)

Nasal bone fracture

Osler-Weber-Rendu disease

Angioma

Carotid artery aneurysm

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