How do you stop nosebleeds in children?
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Hey Pearla!! That is a symptom of vitamin C deficiency, so too is easy bruising and frequently catching colds/flu. Eat more foods rich in this vitamin - tomatoes, potatoes, capsicum, oranges, mandarins..... :0)
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Lean the head FORWARD and pinch the bridge of the nose. Also bring the child to the doctor for tests and treatment to stop them happening every so often.
Does she have allergies? I do and I get alot of nosebleeds if I don't take my medicine. To stop the nosebleed, pinch her nose, lean her head forward and ice either the back of her neck or her forehead. Keep her nose pinched for about 5 minutes. DO NOT put her head back. She will swallow blood.
If you are having a nosebleed you should:
sit down and firmly pinch the soft part of your nasal cavity, just above your nostrils, together for 10 minutes,
lean forward and breathe through your mouth leaning forward drains the blood down your nose instead of down the back of your throat,
maintain the pressure on your nose for 15 minutes (time this on the clock) so that the blood clots,
place a covered ice pack on your cheek to help soothe the area,
the bleeding should stop and not start again, unless your nose is knocked or picked, and
avoid blowing your nose and strenuous activity for at least 12 hours after a nosebleed.See your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 if the bleeding is extremely heavy or if it does not stop after maintaining pressure for 20 minutes. Also if you often have more than one nosebleed within a week, as it may be due to an undiagnosed underlying cause.
Your GP may check your blood pressure and pulse rate and also order a blood test to see if your blood is clotting properly.
If your nosebleed does not stop your nose may be packed with ribbon gauze or ice. After the bleeding has stopped and your nose is unpacked and it will be thoroughly examined (you will probably have a local anaesthetic beforehand) and your nose may be x-rayed.
Once the bleeding has stopped, you should avoid any over exertion for 1-2 weeks.
If your nosebleeds are found to be as a result of any medication you are taking, such as blood-thinning medicines such as aspirin, warfarin or several types of anti-inflammatory medicines, your GP may need to change or adjust these.
Bleeding in children, arising from persistent crusting of the insides of the nostrils, is best treated using a softening ointment such as petroleum jelly (Vaseline).
Surgery for recurring nosebleeds
A minor procedure to cauterise (burn) the place where the bleeding is coming from can be successful in stopping recurring nosebleeds. This involves touching the bleeding area with a wool swab moistened with a corrosive chemical. If you have bleeding blood vessels, endoscopic surgery (using very fine instruments) can tie off the ends of the vessels to stop the bleeding.
If the bleeding vessel is very far back in the nose, or difficult to compress, more major surgery may be required. In rare cases, the main artery from which the bleeding branch arises is tied off.
If your nasal septum is deviated (crooked), you may need to have an operation to straighten it
Stop hitting her in the nose! (not really)
Maybe her nasal cavity is dry? Try taking a Q-tip with some Vaseline and swabbing the inside of her nose before bedtime.
It could be something in the house that could be causing them such as humidity levels or allergens. Which can cause iritated mucous membranes. Sometimes the doctor will cauterize the area which is a simple procedure in the exam room. ( no worries its painless and fast) Hopefully this should take care of it. On rare occasions it could be a bleeding disorder but doctor will have to determine that. Best bet is to make an appointment.
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