Prevalence of Epistaxis in Saudi Population
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Epistaxis is nose bleeding that occurs due to the bursting of a nose blood vessel. It is categorized into anterior and posterior, based on where it originates. Although epistaxis is a benign medical condition sometimes, it might turn to be dramatic one and life threatening. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of epistaxis among Saudi Arabia population. Materials and Methods: A random sample of 1,114 participants were involved in the study with the age range of 1–>60 years. 549 were epistaxis patient, and 565 were controlled. All required information of the participants was collected on a structured questionnaire that involved several sections covering sociodemographic data, the use of anticoagulants, and the presence of other medical condition accompanied by the occurrence of epistaxis. Results: Our study showed that 49% of the participants were epistaxis patients. Of the involved patients, 61.2% were males which indicate that the prevalence of epistaxis in males is higher than the female patients. Conclusion: The true prevalence of epistaxis in Saudi Arabia is not precisely known because most episodes are self-limited and thus are not reported. When medical attention is needed, it is usually because of either the recurrent or severe nature of the problem.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Sami Alhaddad, Khaled Almulhim, Ibrahim Al Sheikh Mubarak, Nasser Alotaibi, Marwan Al‑Shaikh Hussain, Khalid A Alyahya
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