Question
The patient experiences nosebleeds every few days, with about a dozen occurrences each year, and has never received treatment.
Answer
Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are one of the common clinical symptoms, often caused by nasal lesions. They can result from factors such as trauma, nasal septum deviation, or acute rhinitis. Treatment methods include local hemostasis techniques such as finger pressure, contraction methods, and cauterization, as well as systemic treatments like blood transfusions, intravenous fluids, and the use of hemostatic agents. In severe cases of nosebleeds, surgical ligation or embolization of the affected blood vessels may be necessary to stop the bleeding.