Causes and treatment of nosebleeds in children

It's the hot summer again. The hot and dry weather not only makes many adults irritable and unwell, but also causes nosebleeds in children at home. In fact, not only in summer, but also in the dry indoor environment in winter and the windy and sandy weather in spring are the peak periods for children to have nosebleeds. Not only does it make children cry, but it also makes many parents and friends worry and nervous about it. What exactly causes nosebleeds in children, and how can we prevent and treat it?

Experts say that the main causes of nosebleeds in children are:

1. Dry nasal mucosa, dilated capillaries, nasal inflammation or irritation can easily lead to nosebleeds.

2 Bad 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 and have 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. For thrombocytopenia, it is recommended to check the routine blood test. It may be a complication of other diseases, so do 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.

Nosebleeds in children are an emergency and should be stopped promptly if they occur. A simple method is to plug the bleeding nostril with a sterilized cotton ball or pinch both nostrils with your thumb and index finger; you can also press the affected nostril with your index finger for 5-10 minutes to stop the bleeding. At this time, you should try to keep your child quiet and avoid crying. It is best to let the child sit with his head slightly tilted forward, and try to spit out the blood swallowed from the nasopharynx into the mouth, to avoid swallowing the nosebleed into the stomach, which will irritate the stomach and cause abdominal pain and vomiting. If the amount of bleeding is large and there are precursor symptoms of hemorrhagic shock such as pale complexion, sweating, rapid heart rate, and poor spirits, the patient should be placed in a semi-recumbent position and sent to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

The above are the common causes and treatments for nosebleeds in children. Parents should promptly and properly handle or seek medical attention when their children have nosebleeds. Parents should also remain calm and avoid scaring their children due to their own panic. In addition, you should encourage your children to drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, not pick their noses, and even use indoor humidifiers to avoid dry and bleeding noses.