Epistaxis
It is a nosebleed which most commonly has its origin in the Kiesselbach plexus (an anastomotic network of vessels on the anterior portion of the nasal septum). The plexus is easy to injure and bleeds even due to delicate interventions inside the nasal cavity or just as a result of drying up of the nasal mucosa. The most frequent symptoms are: presence of the fresh blood coming out of only one nostril and a feeling of blood dripping on the posterior wall of the pharynx causing a person to spit. Once the blood gets into the stomach it can lead to vomiting. The nosebleeds are usually not serious and they subside spontaneously. The nosebleeds which can not be stopped within few minutes, return frequently and are very excessive should be the matter of serious consideration.
