Nosebleed during gastroscopy - Is this normal?

[lleyn_ewe]

As title, just curious really. Horse had gastroscopy yesterday and during the scope had a rather large nosebleed, from the nostril that the scope had been inserted. This is the first time any of our horses have had to be scoped, so I'm not that familiar with the procedure, first hand. It stopped after about 5 mins.

Vet didn't seem too bothered, but I'm curious to see if this is indeed fairly normal, as vet said it was.

Thanks in advance.

ETA, just posted this in the veterinary section too.

 

[fburton]

I think "not unheard of" is slightly closer to the truth than "fairly normal".

 

[PorkChop]

It can happen, sure he will be fine.

 

[lleyn_ewe]

I think "not unheard of" is slightly closer to the truth than "fairly normal".

That's what I thought TBH. Would it be caused by a burst blood vessel or similar, due to foreign object in nasal passage?

 

[fburton]

That's what I thought TBH. Would it be caused by a burst blood vessel or similar, due to foreign object in nasal passage?

Basically that's it, yes. The mucosa isn't designed to have something hard rubbed against it, so is easily damaged. It also heals quickly.

 

[druid]

It happens, it's not a big deal. Don't worry about it.

 

[npage123]

I've seen it at a previous yard where a gorgeous huge ID had a gastroscopy done. The vet explained the procedure before-hand and warned not to be alarmed if there are bleeding during/afterwards. He assured the owner that the bleeding would soon stop. It took a while and there was quite a profuse bleeding, but it did eventually stop. As your horse's nose bleed started at the time of the procedure being carried out, you've got the reassurance that you know exactly what the cause of the bleed is. No need to worry about it

 

[teddypops]

My pony had heavy bleeding both times she had one. Didn't last long but it wasn't pleasant!

 

[fuzzymooch]

Had D nasal drenched during a colic episode many years ago (he was part Arab and had narrow nasal passages anyway) he had a heavy nosebleed but was fine after. Hope your furry is ok.

 

[lleyn_ewe]

Thank you all for your replies. It didn't concern me, but I wanted to know that it isn't unheard of. The horse in question happens to be a TB, & a rather delicate one at that (aren't they all!) but didn't seem too bothered by it.