What causes nose bleeding in children?

What is going on when a child has a nosebleed? This makes parents very worried when they encounter such a thing. They wonder if the child has some disease. In fact, nosebleeds in children are a common phenomenon. Generally, when the weather is hot in summer or the air in the house is dry in winter, children's noses will bleed. Some children will also have nosebleeds at night, which makes parents even more scared and worried.

Some children have the bad habit of picking their noses, and often they don’t know how serious the problem is, and their noses may bleed if they break their noses. Or children have the bad habit of being picky eaters, and often they may suffer nosebleeds due to vitamin deficiency. Some children are more naughty, and they always bump into things, which can easily cause nosebleeds. Therefore, parents should cultivate good living habits for their children in daily life to reduce the occurrence of this phenomenon.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that nosebleeds are caused by the upward flow of qi and blood. The nose belongs to the orifice of the lungs. Generally speaking, any nasal disease is closely related to abnormalities in the lungs, liver and other parts of the body. When a person's Qi and blood rise, especially when the lung Qi is hot, the person will have a nosebleed. When the lung qi is overheated, blood or bleeding may occur in the fundus of the eyes.

reason

1 When the weather is hot and dry, people may suffer from nasal bleeding due to qi and blood reflux when they are angry or even not well rested. In addition, drinking alcohol and eating too much spicy food may also cause lung heat and nosebleeds. In addition, excessive exposure to the sun can cause blood vessels in the head to dilate, causing nosebleeds.

2It is related to people’s age group. When the weather is dry, the elderly are more likely to have blood in their nasal discharge. If an elderly person suddenly has a lot of nose bleeding that is difficult to stop, you should suspect that he or she has high blood pressure and it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.

3 Nosebleeds in young people are also related to fatigue, exercise, etc. Generally speaking, patients can stop bleeding on their own. However, if you have a sudden nosebleed without any warning, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out lesions such as nasal tumors as soon as possible.

Treatment

1 Blow out the blood clot

Before stopping the bleeding, try to blow out the blood clot. Because the blood clot blocking the blood vessels prevents them from closing. There are elastic fibers inside blood vessels, and when you remove the clot, these elastic fibers are able to contract and close the bleeding opening. Sometimes, after blowing the nose, parents can stop the bleeding by slightly pinching the child's nose with their hands.

2 gauze or wet cotton

Place a small piece of sterilized wet gauze in each nostril. You can also use Neo-Synephrine decongestant or Afrin nasal spray to wet cotton and put it in the nostrils to help stop bleeding. But some experts prefer to wet the cotton with white vinegar. The acetic acid in the vinegar will burn slightly. However, decongestants only provide temporary stagnation of bleeding, and their abuse is not recommended because they may harm the nasal membranes.

3. Pinch your nose

After blowing your nose (to remove blood clots) and stuffing it with cotton, pinch your nostrils together with your thumb and index finger and keep pressing for 5-7 minutes. If the bleeding still does not stop, repeat the action of stuffing cotton and pinching the nose, and continue to apply pressure for 5-7 minutes. This should stop the bleeding.

4. Sit up straight

Having your child lie down or with their head tilted back will draw blood down their throat. You can sit in a chair and lean forward (don't tilt your head back).

5. Use ice cold compress

Coldness can cause blood vessels to constrict and reduce bleeding. You can use crushed ice or a cold towel to cool your nose, neck, and cheeks.

6. Apply ointment

Once the nosebleed is controlled, apply some vitamin E ointment inside the nose. If vitamin E is not available, a small amount of antibiotic or steroid ointment can be used instead, applied 2 to 3 times a day. Vitamin II ointment can promote wound healing, while antibiotic or steroid ointment can destroy staphylococcus in the nasal cavity, not only relieving itching but also preventing mucus from drying up (so as not to induce the urge to pick your nose). If the nasal mucosa is painful due to dryness, you can use aloe vera or salvia miltiorrhiza ointment.

7. Don’t pick your nose

After doing the above treatments, it is best to lie down and rest for a while, and do not do strenuous exercise for at least two days. It takes 7-10 days for the ruptured blood vessels in the nasal cavity to fully recover. The blood flow stops after the blood coagulates, and then the coagulated blood clot gradually forms a scab; if the child picks his nose again and accidentally peels off the scab, the nosebleed will recur.

8. Increase the humidity of the air

When a person breathes, the nasal cavity ensures that the air reaching the lungs is sufficiently moist. Therefore, when the environment is dry, the nose has to work harder. It is recommended to use a humidifier at home to supplement the air humidity. It is best to add distilled water to the humidifier to avoid impure tap water (containing impurities such as hydrochloric acid).

Everyone has a basic understanding of what causes nose bleeding in children, so we should help children deal with the bleeding situation in a timely manner according to different situations. However, if the child often has nose bleeding for no reason, it is recommended that parents go to a regular hospital to give the child a thorough examination to ensure the child's health.