Epistaxis Mucosal Grafting Treatment in India

Sarah Nair, a 42-year-old primary school...

Sarah Nair, a 42-year-old primary school teacher and mother of two, had suffered from severe, recurrent nosebleeds for over a decade. Living in a dry climate exacerbated the problem. Her nosebleeds were spontaneous, often lasting 30 minutes and requiring emergency room visits. She lived in constant anxiety, carrying tissues and a change of clothes everywhere, and had to stop leading her school's choir due to the unpredictable episodes. Multiple cauterizations provided only temporary relief. Her ENT, Dr. Sharma, diagnosed her with a condition called Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), which caused fragile blood vessels in her nasal septum. He recommended Epistaxis Mucosal Grafting, a procedure to replace the fragile lining of her septum with a sturdy graft taken from inside her mouth. Sarah was terrified of another failed treatment but desperate for a normal life. The surgery, performed under general anesthesia, went smoothly. The first week of recovery was uncomfortable, with nasal packing and a sore mouth from the graft site. However, within a month, the dramatic change began. The constant, debilitating nosebleeds stopped. A year later, Sarah has had only two minor bleeds, easily managed at home. Emotionally, she has transformed from a state of constant vigilance and fear to one of profound relief and freedom. She can play with her children without worry and has confidently returned to leading her choir, feeling like she has reclaimed her life.