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Nosebleeds is a term for bleeding that occurs in the nostrils. The causes can vary, ranging from mild and can be handled independently to severe and need to get special treatment. Nosebleeds have medical terms epistaxis. This condition can happen to anyone and can occur suddenly, so it is important to know the initial steps to treat it as first aid. Causes of Nosebleeds by Type Nosebleeds can be divided into two types according to the location of the bleeding, which are: Anterior nosebleeds Anterior nosebleeds occur because blood vessels in the front of the nose are damaged or torn, resulting in bleeding. Anterior nosebleeds often occur in children. Here are the causes of anterior nosebleeds that you need to know: Fever or increase in body temperature. Colds or flu that triggers nasal congestion and sneezing repeatedly. Recurrent or recurrent sinusitis. Minor injuries, such as wounds due to picking or hitting. Excessive use of decongestants. Posterior nosebleeds Poste

Amniocentesis is a procedure performed during pregnancy to check a sample of amniotic water. This procedure is useful to determine the presence or absence of abnormalities in the fetus. If necessary, amniocentesis will be recommended to pregnant women when the gestational age reaches 15-20 weeks. In an amniocentesis procedure, the doctor uses a special needle to take a sample of amniotic fluid (amniotic water), by jabbing it into the mother's abdomen to the uterus. The doctor will check the fluid containing the cells to give clues about the condition of the fetus. The cells are examined based on the size and number of fetal chromosomes, which indicate if there is a risk or disorder that harms the fetus, one of which is to know Down's syndrome. Indications Amniocentesis Doctors recommend amniocentesis when the gestational age is 15-20 weeks. This is done with the aim of: Knowing fetal chromosome abnormalities before birth. Amniocentesis examination is carried out if afte