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  2. Woodruff's plexus - Wikipedia

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    A nosebleed (epistaxis) usually occurs in the anterior part of the nose from an area known as Kiesselbach's plexus which consists of arteries. Woodruff's plexus is a venous plexus in the posterior part and a nosebleed here accounts for only between 5 and 10 per cent of nosebleeds. Older adults are most often affected. [5]

  3. Aging-associated diseases - Wikipedia

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    Stroke could occur at any age, including in childhood, the risk of stroke increases exponentially from 30 years of age, and the cause varies by age. [35] Advanced age is one of the most significant stroke risk factors. 95% of strokes occur in people age 45 and older, and two-thirds of strokes occur in those over the age of 65.

  4. Nosebleed - Wikipedia

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    A nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, is an instance of bleeding from the nose. [1] Blood can flow down into the stomach, and cause nausea and vomiting. [8] In more severe cases, blood may come out of both nostrils. [9] Rarely, bleeding may be so significant that low blood pressure occurs. [1]

  5. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Involutional stenosis is probably the most common cause of nasolacrimal duct obstruction in older people. It affects women twice as frequently as men. Although the inciting event in this process is unknown, clinicopathologic study suggests that compression of the lumen of the nasolacrimal duct is caused by inflammatory infiltrates and edema.

  6. Rhinophyma - Wikipedia

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    Rhinophyma is most common in males of European heritage over the age of 50. Males are 5 to 30 times as likely to be affected as females, possibly due to androgenic factors. [2] In the United States, people of predominantly Asian and African ancestry are only rarely affected by the condition. [2]

  7. The Heart Health Issue Nearly 1 in 5 People Don't Know They ...

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    While your individual threshold may vary, the following guidelines can help you determine whether your blood pressure is in a safe range: Normal: < 120 systolic, < 80 diastolic Elevated: 120-129 ...

  8. Giant platelet disorder - Wikipedia

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    Problems later in life may arise from anything that can cause internal bleeding such as: stomach ulcers, surgery, trauma, or menstruation. [2] Abnormality of the abdomen, nosebleeds , heavy menstrual bleeding , purpura , too few platelets circulating in the blood , and prolonged bleeding time have also been listed as symptoms of various giant ...

  9. What is Hypertension? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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    Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting about half of all adults in the U.S. But it doesn’t always have symptoms, so about one in three people don’t know they have it.

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