Nose bleeding in children

Many parents have reported that their children have been suffering from nose bleeding recently, and it happens frequently. We all know that as children grow up, their body resistance is very weak and they are prone to some diseases. So today we will introduce to you what causes nosebleeds in children. If we encounter this situation, how should we treat it?

There are many reasons for nosebleeds in children. Generally speaking, children under 2 years old rarely have nosebleeds because the capillary network in the nasal cavity of children of this age is not fully developed. The site of nosebleeds in children is mostly in the capillary network area in the front of the bilateral nasal septum, also called the Li area. This vascular network is very superficial and distributed in the mucosal layer of the nasal septum. Nosebleeds are common in children. Children are more likely to suffer from nosebleeds in the hot summer and dry winter. In particular, some children often have nosebleeds at night, and many parents cannot help but worry about this.

Causes

The main causes of nosebleeds in children are:

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

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 eating 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.

The above are some of the causes of nosebleeds in children that we introduced to you. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to their children's physical condition. If any of the above conditions occur, we should take corresponding measures in time. Also, don’t dress your child too much as this may cause him to get hot and lead to nose bleeding. I hope the above content can help you.