Question 1

what is frank epistaxis?

Accepted Answer

Nose bleed.: Epistaxis = nose bleed. Frank is not a medical term.

Question 2

how can i treat epistaxis?

Accepted Answer

Firm pressure: Just below the bridge of your nose to compress bleeding blood vessels usually does the trick. If they occur frequently, consider whether the air is too dry where you spend most of your time. There are moisturizing nose sprays that may help.

Question 3

what does the medical term epistaxis mean?

Accepted Answer

Nosebleed: Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed.

Question 4

what happens if you suffer from epistaxis what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Nosebleeds: Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is a common problem. There can be lots of causes, but usually they are due to some combination of a prominent blood vessel close to the surface of the nasal lining, dry air, and/or minor trauma/picking. Most nosebleeds (90%) occur from a small vessel in the front of the nasal cavity, usually on the septum. Your doctor can help pinpoint the specific cause in your case.

Question 5

is there any easy cure for epistaxis?

Accepted Answer

Squeeze: If it's a simple epistaxis, then pinch your nose real tight. That applies pressure to the blood vessels to get them to stop bleeding.

Question 6

what's the name of the surgery that treats epistaxis?

Accepted Answer

Nosebleeds: Nosebleeds often respond to pressure or packing -- when this fails, you may be offered a procedure (not a surgery) called cauterization.

Question 7

what is the best position for a toddler with epistaxis?

Accepted Answer

Head forward: The best thing to do is to bend the head forward.  Here is a video on this topic
http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=dp_i-gja7ui.

Question 8

what should i do when i get unilateral epistaxis due to cocaine ?

Accepted Answer

Stop cocaine: 1. Stop cocaine
2. Stop cocaine
3. Stop cocaine
4. See your doctor about the epistaxis
5. Stop cocaine!

Question 9

is an epistaxis a side effect of a cold? two of the last three days i've had one. one lasted 20 minutes while the other lasted 10 minutes long.

Accepted Answer

Epistaxis: Colds and allergy can cause dilation of blood vessels on septum and the sneezing, nose blowing related to congestion can lead to epistaxis. See an ENT doctor for treatment if condition persists.

Question 10

how can i prevent epistaxis?

Accepted Answer

Epistaxis: Depends on what is causing it. Most of the time is bening and spontaneous. For example dry air (winter) , allergies, sneezing.  Vaseline in nostril will prevent dryness. If in doubt, see doctor for evaluation, medication review, labs or referral if needed.

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