Can nose bleeds be genetic?
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When epistaxis or nosebleeds occur in multiple members of one family, they are an important clue to a genetic disorder of the blood vessels called Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) that can lead to strokes and other symptoms, Yale researchers report in two new studies.
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- Sometimes nose bleeds can be caused by genes passed down in families.
- A rare condition called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia affects the blood vessels.
- The main symptom is repeated nose bleeds that seem to come out of nowhere and get worse over time.
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