Why is my daughter having a nosebleed?

Parents feel distressed when they see their children at home bleeding from the nose. Children may be frightened and their mood may become very bad when they have a nosebleed. At this time, parents must learn to stay calm. First of all, they must comfort their children's emotions and let them know that nosebleeds are common phenomena and usually do not cause much harm. On this basis, they must find the causes based on the child's situation. Common causes are listed below.

Why is my daughter having a nosebleed?

The main causes of nosebleeds in children are:

1. Nosebleeds are prone to occur when the nasal mucosa is dry, the capillaries are dilated, there is nasal inflammation or irritation, such as various rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal tuberculosis, nasal syphilis, nasal trauma, deviated nasal septum, nasal foreign bodies or nasal tumors.

2. Poor climatic conditions, such as dry air, heat, low air pressure, cold weather, and high room temperature can cause nosebleeds.

3. Some children have the bad habit of picking their noses with their hands. When the nasal mucosa is dry, it is easy to pick their noses and cause bleeding.

4. Bad habits such as being picky about food, eating a partial diet, and not eating vegetables can also cause nosebleeds due to vitamin deficiency.

5. External injury is a major cause of nosebleeds in children. Children are active and naughty, and may accidentally bump into hard objects, which may cause nosebleeds. Also, children should be educated not to pick their noses casually, as picking their noses may damage the nasal mucosa, leading to nosebleeds.

6. Nasal mucosal erosion, nasal septum deviation, etc. This is the most common cause. It is recommended to go to the ENT department for examination and diagnosis.

7. If there is a decrease in platelets in the blood, it is recommended to check the routine blood test. It may be a complication of other diseases. Parents should not take it lightly.

At the same time, certain systemic diseases such as fever, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, leukemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, etc. can also cause nosebleeds.

What should children eat when they have nosebleeds?

During nosebleed, do not eat hot food or hot drinks. You should eat some warm food rich in protein, vitamins and iron, such as honey water, rice juice, milk, juice, etc., or eat some semi-liquid food, such as porridge, noodles, etc. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, spicy and hard foods, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.

1. Crucian carp, gypsum and tofu: 1 crucian carp weighs about 150 grams, tofu weighs 200 grams, and gypsum weighs 30 grams. After slaughtering and cleaning the fish, put it into the pot together with tofu and gypsum, add appropriate amount of water and boil for 1 hour. Season with salt and it is ready to eat. Young children can only drink the soup without eating the residue to prevent fish bones from choking in the throat. It has the effects of clearing lung heat, reducing stomach fire and stopping nosebleeds.

2. Drink with two roots of raw rehmannia: 30 grams each of fresh raw rehmannia and fresh white imperata root, 50 grams of fresh reed root, decocted in water, 1 dose per day, drink instead of tea, use for 7-10 days, it can clear away heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

3. Fresh lotus root juice drink: Wash 300 grams of fresh lotus root, grind it and squeeze out about 50-100 ml of juice; take 50 ml each time, mix with a small amount of white sugar, stew it and then drink. It can clear away heat, relieve summer heat, cool blood and stop bleeding.

4. Day lily and lean pork soup: 30 grams of day lily (dried, soaked and washed), 100 grams of lean pork, and 2 candied dates. Put them into the pot together, add appropriate amount of water and simmer for 1 hour. Season with salt and serve. It has the effects of clearing heat and calming the liver, moistening dryness and stopping nosebleeds.

5. Donkey-hide gelatin stewed with lean meat: 6 grams of donkey-hide gelatin and 30 grams of lean meat (sliced), put them in a bowl, add appropriate amount of boiling water, cover and stew for 1 hour, add a little salt to taste and serve. It has the functions of nourishing yin and blood and stopping nosebleeds.

6. Pear juice and honey - honey pear water: Wash the prepared pears and set aside. Chop the pears into small pieces. Place a bowl of water in a juicer and add the chopped pears. Filter the juice through a strainer to remove the pulp. Add 20g honey. Do it 2-3 times a day for a week and you will be cured.