Khaberni - Dr. Mohammed Ghasanov, a specialist in ENT, reports that a deviated septum, high blood pressure, atrophic rhinitis, and tumors can all cause nosebleeds.
He says: "A deviated septum is a structural imbalance in the nose, where the septum diverts from the midline. This disorder causes irregular airflow within the nasal passages, leading to constant irritation and dryness in the nasal mucous membrane. The continuous dryness of the mucous membrane increases the risk of minor vascular injuries, which can trigger nosebleeds."
According to him, high blood pressure is another important reason for nosebleeds.
He says: "The blood vessels are under increased pressure at high blood pressure levels, especially the tiny capillaries in the nasal mucous membrane. Under high pressure, the vessel walls are easily damaged even by minor injuries."
The doctor notes that repeated episodes of high blood pressure increase the likelihood of nosebleeds, especially as people age, because the vascular walls lose their elasticity.
According to the doctor, atrophic rhinitis may be another reason for nosebleeds, as it leads to increased dryness and fragility of the nasal mucous membrane against mechanical damage.
He says: "One of the potential causes of nosebleeds is the presence of tumors in the nasal cavity. These tumors can be benign (polyps, vascular tumors, papillomas) or malignant. Nasal tumors are susceptible to injuries from breathing, blowing the nose, or touching, which causes frequent bleeding."
According to him, one of the rare causes of nosebleeds is juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma (a rare benign tumor primarily affecting adolescent boys), characterized by predominantly unilateral nasal bleeding and requires surgical treatment.
