Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose.
Also called: Bloody nose, Frequent nosebleeds, Nasal haemorrhage, Nasal hemorrhage, Nose bleed, Nose bleeding, Nosebleed.
Conditions associated with epistaxis
The following conditions have been associated with epistaxis in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited platelet disorder characterized by mild to severe bleeding tend...
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Congenital factor II deficiency
Congenital factor II deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor VII deficiency
Congenital factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor XIII deficiency
Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Factor VII deficiency
Factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type II
Familial hyperaldosteronism type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type III
Familial hyperaldosteronism type III is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 1
A bleeding syndrome characterized by spontaneous mucocutaneous bleeding and an exaggerated response to trauma ...
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 2
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency type Ib
Glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency type Ib is a medical condition that may be as...
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors is a medical condition that may be asso...
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 1
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the HPS1 gene....
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 7
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the DTNBP1 gene....
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Hypertension
Chronically elevated blood pressure that puts strain on the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. Often ha...
Juvenile polyposis syndrome
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis
Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Leprosy
Leprosy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Microscopic polyangiitis
Microscopic polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Primary familial polycythemia
Primary familial polycythemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Primary hyperaldosteronism-seizures-neurological abnormalities syndrome
Primary hyperaldosteronism-seizures-neurological abnormalities syndrome is a medical condition that may be ass...
Tests providers may use to investigate epistaxis
When investigating epistaxis, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
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Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
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Mens Comprehensive Health Panel
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Symptoms commonly seen alongside epistaxis
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if epistaxis is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom epistaxis mean?
Epistaxis is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose.
Which conditions are associated with epistaxis?
Epistaxis has been reported in association with 62 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acquired von Willebrand syndrome, Acute promyelocytic leukemia, Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion, Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome, Bernard-Soulier syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about epistaxis?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.