title: ADHD presenting as recurrent epistaxis: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Government Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, GMC Srinagar, Kashmir, J&K, 190010, India. yasirhrather@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: Yasir H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Rather
authors.forename: Ajaz A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Sheikh
authors.forename: Aalia R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Sufi
authors.forename: Ateeq A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Qureshi
authors.forename: Zaid A
authors.initials: ZA
authors.lastname: Wani
authors.forename: Tasneem S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Shaukat