Author: Dr Andrew H Murr University of California San Francisco 2008-07-28
INTRODUCTION
Epistaxis is another name for a nose bleed.
Nose bleeds are extremely common and are usually minor. However, some
people experience either recurrent nose bleeds or persisting nasal
bleeding that will not stop despite typical measures. If this happens, a
visit to a doctor or even an emergency department may be necessary.
Rarely, nose bleeds may be a sign of other disease processes that need
attention. This Knol is dedicated to improving the understanding of
factors that contribute to the fairly common phenomenon of nasal
bleeding.