What should I do if my baby falls and his nose bleeds?

Most babies are usually very naughty, especially when they just learn to walk. They often play happily by themselves. Sometimes they will inevitably fall while playing. Even if they pay attention, they may still get hurt. Some babies bleed from their noses after falling. When many parents encounter this situation, they often don’t know what to do. What should they do if their baby bleeds from his nose after falling?

What should I do if my baby falls and his nose bleeds?

First, if the bleeding is not too rapid and is just ruptured capillaries, plug the bleeding nostrils with clean toilet paper and cover the face and forehead with a cold towel to stop the bleeding.

Second, if the bleeding is very rapid, it means that the artery is damaged and you should see a doctor, but this situation is extremely rare. Whether the child's nose bridge is damaged depends on the child's mental state. The pain nerves in the nasal cavity are underdeveloped. Generally, the child will stop crying soon and return to a good state. At this time, you can gently press the child's nose bridge with your fingers. If the child does not react violently, it means that everything is fine.

What should I do if my baby falls and gets a bump on his head?

First of all, you need to observe whether the bump on the head is bleeding. If there is no bleeding, and it is just a bump, then it is not a big deal. It may just be very painful, but it will no longer hurt after a while. Although there will still be bumps on your head, you don't need to worry about any problems. They will disappear on their own in a day or two. If it doesn't go away after a few days, go to the hospital for a check-up. At ordinary times, you must take good care of your children and don't let them run around alone.

If the baby is naughty and often falls while playing, parents can put a layer of soft cushion in the baby's children's room. This will act as a cushion when the baby falls, and the injury will be relatively lighter. In addition, be sure to wrap up any objects with sharp edges at home.

What should I do if my one-year-old baby falls and has a bleeding nose?

If a baby falls while playing and his nose starts bleeding, the first thing to consider is whether it is caused by nasal mucosal damage, and the second thing to consider is whether it is caused by nasal bone fracture. If the child is in a bad condition, you can apply cold compress or stuff gauze into the nose to apply pressure to stop the bleeding and observe the child's condition. You can stick a towel or handkerchief soaked in cold water on the bridge of the nose; you can also put an ice pack on the bridge of the nose for 1-2 minutes, every 2-3 minutes. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid strenuous exercise and spicy food. If bleeding cannot be stopped or swelling is obvious, a pediatric surgical examination is required to confirm the cause and then provide appropriate treatment.

What are the causes of nose bleeding?

1. Local factors include: trauma, such as trauma to the nose and sinuses, fractures, surgery, skull base fractures, etc.; irritation or damage to the nasal mucosa, such as picking the nose, severe coughing, sneezing, pinching the nose, foreign objects in the nasal cavity, chemical dust, smoke, gas, changes in air pressure (such as diving, high-altitude flight, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, etc.); inflammation, infection, such as acute and chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, dry rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis and specific infections; nasal septum deviation and ulcers are the most common causes of nosebleeds; tumors, such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, nasopharyngeal fibroma, nasal hemangioma, and sinus malignant tumors; dryness after breathing can also lead to nosebleeds.

2. Systemic factors include: chronic nephritis, arteriosclerosis, emphysema, mitral valve stenosis, right heart dilatation, tumors in the thoracic mediastinum and neck, etc., which can lead to increased venous blood pressure and cause nosebleeds; blood diseases, such as hemophilia, aplastic anemia, leukemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, etc., can all lead to nosebleeds; liver and spleen diseases and rheumatism, nutritional and vitamin deficiencies, acute febrile diseases or infectious diseases, chemical poisoning, etc. can also cause nosebleeds; hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a family history of hereditary bleeding, nasal mucosal vein dilation, rupture and bleeding, and repeated nosebleeds; other causes such as endocrine disorders and menstruation are all causes of nosebleeds.

We often have a misunderstanding that we should tilt our head back when we have a nosebleed. Many people may just want to stop the nosebleed from flowing. However, you must not tilt your head back when you have a nosebleed, as this will cause the blood to flow back into the trachea, stomach, etc. Especially for one-year-old babies, they should not tilt their heads back after a nosebleed. At the same time, parents should not leave their one-year-old babies to prevent them from falling and getting injured.