Epistaxis occurs in the inner nasal part. It is characterized by a flow of blood caused by the existence of lesions in the mucous membrane. Blood drains automatically when the individual blows their nose or sneezes. Other factors such as changes in atmospheric pressure can also trigger epistaxis.
Causes of epistaxis
Epistaxis is a common nasal hemorrhage, especially in children. Indeed, the nasal mucosa is exposed to bleeding because it is very vascularized. In children, it can be caused by simply putting your fingers in the nasal cavity. Epistaxis can have other indirect causes such as the presence of certain diseases such as infections or tumors. The use of certain medications such as aspirin, trauma, pregnancy and the premenstrual period are all indirect factors that can trigger epistaxis.
Symptoms
Epistaxis is manifested by a sudden nosebleed. The blood comes from the hemorrhage that is triggered at the level of the vascular spot of the nasal septum. Epistaxis can be benign and it manifests itself mainly in young individuals and in this case the haemorrhage is slight, not serious. Severe epistaxis is marked by heavy bleeding, it is manifested by signs of hemorrhagic shock such as malaise or tachycardia. Intense thirst or skin recoloration lasting more than 3 seconds are also symptoms of severe epistaxis.
Homeopathic treatments
The use of China Officinalis helps relieve epistaxis. If you have headaches and large clots, you can take 3 granules of China 4 CH every hour. You should continue the treatment with 3 granules of China 9 CH or 12 CH after one hour. Phosphorus 5 CH also gives good results at a rate of 3 grams every 10 minutes. If the discharge is dark and stringy in color, take Crocus sativus. If, on the other hand, the hemorrhage is brightly colored and the blood is shiny and fluid, treat with Millefolium 4 or 5 CH. When the blood is black and has a bad smell, use Crotalus 5 CH.
If discharge is caused by trauma (shock), administer one dose of China 9 CH and then one dose of Arnica 9 CH. You have the choice of continuing the treatment with Arnica 5 CH (5 grams) alternating with Millefolium (5 granules) every 10 minutes. This treatment should last at least 1 hour. Taking Ferrum phosphoricum relieves epistaxis with the onset of fever. As additional indications, take China Rubra 9 CH, 5 granules every 10 minutes for one hour. Taking Phosphorus 9 CH, at a rate of 5 granules every 10 minutes for one hour, also gives good results. For recurrent epistaxis, you should take 1 dose of Phosphorus 9 CH per week as a preventive measure for 3 months. If the discharge is caused by trauma (shock), give one dose of China 9 CH and then one dose of Arnica 9 CH. You have the choice of continuing the treatment with Arnica 5 CH (5 grams) alternating with Millefolium (5 granules) every 10 minutes. This treatment should last at least 1 hour.
When to see a doctor?
It is absolutely necessary to go to a medical consultation when the following cases arise. The flow is significant and it is impossible to stop it. Epistaxis is accompanied by headaches and pallor of the face. Wicking at the doctor is also essential when the bleeding stops, but resumes after a certain period of time. Subjects under treatment with an anticoagulant and hypertensive patients should also see the doctor as soon as the first symptoms appear.
