Has your child ever had a nosebleed? Nosebleeds are a common complaint in pediatric patients. When a nosebleed occurs, it can be quite alarming, but try not to worry because most nosebleeds are not dangerous. It may look like your child has lost a large amount of blood, but most nosebleeds do not cause significant blood loss. Remember that if you place one drop of water on a tissue, the water spreads out in a wide area. This same process happens when blood hits a tissue or clothing.
There are many different causes of nosebleeds. Some common causes include nasal congestion, injury/trauma, dry warm air, irritation from nose picking, or a foreign body.
The vast majority of nosebleeds can be treated at home. If a nosebleed occurs, try to stay calm and reassure your child. Nosebleed first aid includes:
There are different ways you can help reduce or prevent these bothersome nosebleeds. Prevention measures you can take include:
Rarely, nosebleeds may be a sign of a more serious problem and should be evaluated by one of our providers in the office. Worrisome signs occurring with nosebleeds include: frequent nosebleeds, nosebleeds that last longer than 30 minutes, family history of clotting or bleeding disorders, gum bleeding, prolonged bleeding after cuts or scrapes, or excessive and easy bruising in unusual places.
Has your child ever had a nosebleed? Nosebleeds are a common complaint in pediatric patients. When a nosebleed occurs, it can be quite alarming, but try not to worry because most nosebleeds are not dangerous. It may look like your child has lost a large amount of blood, but most nosebleeds do not cause significant blood loss. Remember that if you place one drop of water on a tissue, the water spreads out in a wide area. This same process happens when blood hits a tissue or clothing.
There are many different causes of nosebleeds. Some common causes include nasal congestion, injury/trauma, dry warm air, irritation from nose picking, or a foreign body.
The vast majority of nosebleeds can be treated at home. If a nosebleed occurs, try to stay calm and reassure your child. Nosebleed first aid includes:
There are different ways you can help reduce or prevent these bothersome nosebleeds. Prevention measures you can take include:
Rarely, nosebleeds may be a sign of a more serious problem and should be evaluated by one of our providers in the office. Worrisome signs occurring with nosebleeds include: frequent nosebleeds, nosebleeds that last longer than 30 minutes, family history of clotting or bleeding disorders, gum bleeding, prolonged bleeding after cuts or scrapes, or excessive and easy bruising in unusual places.
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