Cause of epistaxis from anterior nasal septum are all EXCEPT:: (A) Nose picking, (B) Allergic rhinitis, (C) Foreign body, (D) Thrombocytopenia
Answer is B. ANSWER (B) Allergic rhinitisREF: Dhingra's 4th edition page 166Causes of epistaxis:Trauma - finger nail, fracture, intranasal injuryInfectionsForeign bodiesNeoplasmDeviated nasal septumAdenoiditisJuvenile angiofibromaMalignant tumorsHypertensionAtherosclerosisPregnancyMitral stenosisAplastic anemiaThrombocytopeniaVascular purpuraScurvyChristmas diseaseVit. K deficiencyHemorrhagic telangiectasiaDeficiency of factor 2, 7, 9 ,10Chronic kidney disease