Children Nosebleeds

Much ado is made of children who have few and far between nosebleeds. If your child does not have regular nosebleeds, then the problem might be as simple as your child scratching the inside of his nose by picking on it with his fingers.

Our noses are a treasure trove of many tiny blood cells that are easy to erupt with slight provocation. The most common ages for nosebleeds for children is between the ages of 2 to 10. It can be caused by a problem with the anterior or the posterior part of the nose.

The anterior nosebleeds are simpler to handle and may be caused when the nose starts to dry out. Our noses require some degree of moisture and when it does not get this, it will start to crack and bleed. Dryness usually happens in the hot summer days or in the cold dry of winter.

On the other hand, posterior nosebleeds comes from deep inside the nose and is usually indicative of a more serious problem. These nosebleeds could be a symptom of hemorrhagic telangiectasia which is a problem with the growth of a blood vessel. It could also be because of a fracture, tumor, and a head injury.

Nosebleeds however can be avoided, especially with children. First, clean his nose gently and regularly. This will avoid the tickling sensation if wanting to rub your nose.

Second, make sure the fingernails are short so it won’t cause a scratch in case the child decides to pick his nose. You can use a saline nasal spray to help moisten the nasal passages.

If you are a smoker, stay away from a child who tends to experience nosebleeds. Also, you should moisten the nose by lining the insides with a little petroleum jelly. Finally, you should stop smoking since it causes dryness. If you have to puff away for some unhealthy reason, make sure you do not do it around children because the smoke will cause their vulnerable noses to bleed.

When your child nose starts to bleed, do not make him lie down. It is best to keep his head above his heart. One reason is because he might swallow and choke on his blood. What you can do instead is pinch the middle to upper portion of his nose for about 10 minutes. This will stop the bleeding.

If the reason for the bleeding is the weather, put an ice pack on top of his head or behind his nick to cool him down. Naturally, take him away from the heat, ad cool him down.

The most important part about treating your child’s nosebleed is not to panic. You can end up transferring your stress and worries to your child. Calm yourself down so you can calm him down. He will take his cue from you, and it will teach him what to do just in case you are not around to help him.

Quote of the Day:
“A nosebleed can be a very traumatic event for the child. They will often be scared and think something is seriously wrong with them because there is so much blood. So it is important that the parent stays calm. They should cuddle the child and say something reassuring, like, 'It's OK, let's sit down, then you'll be fine. I'm here and I'll make sure you're OK.'A nosebleed can be a very traumatic event for the child. They will often be scared and think something is seriously wrong with them because there is so much blood. So it is important that the parent stays calm. They should cuddle the child and say something reassuring, like, 'It's OK, let's sit down, then you'll be fine. I'm here and I'll make sure you're OK.'” - Dr. Robert Mills

Conclusion:
Do not wait for the nosebleed to start becoming a regular occurrence. If your child is suffering from nosebleeds more than once a week, consult your doctor immediately. There are ways to treat a chronic nosebleed problem, and your child might need one of these. Of course, only a doctor can say what you should do.

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