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What Causes Bleeding In Nose & Ears?
Elderly (frail) neighbor found deceased with a large amount of blood coming from nose and ears? History of HTN. Might this have been some sort of stroke or hemorrhage? What kind of ailment might cause such bleeding? He was in chair with phone in hand... no foul play.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
Most common cause of nasal bleeding in elderly most of the times is hypertension. So it might lead to stroke also. Gradual reduction of blood pressure and it should be monitored.
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