%0 Journal Article
%T ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: a case report
%A Rather Yasir H
%A Sheikh Ajaz A
%A Sufi Aalia R
%A Qureshi Ateeq A
%J Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
%D 2011
%I BioMed Central
%R 10.1186/1753-2000-5-13
%X Epistaxis is an important otorhinolaryngological emergency, which usually has an apparent etiology, frequently local trauma in children. Here we present a case report wherein the epistaxis was recalcitrant, and proved to have a psychiatric disorder as an underlying basis. The child was diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, hyperactive type, which led to trauma to nasal mucosa due to frequent and uncontrolled nose picking. Treatment with atomoxetine controlled the patient's symptoms and led to a remission of epistaxis.
%U http://www.capmh.com/content/5/1/13