Nosebleed (epistaxis) emergency department leaflet

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What causes a nosebleed?A nosebleed (also known as epistaxis) is bleeding from the nose due to burst blood vessels at the front or back of the nostrils. The bleeding is usually mild and easily treated. If the bleeding is more severe, it is usually in older people or in people with other medical problems. We don’t always find a reason …

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