Patient's question:
The child was born only a few days ago, and recently, for some unknown reason, they have been scratching their ears frequently. Why does a 2-year-old child have nosebleeds?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Most cases of nosebleeds in children are caused by damage to the mucous membrane in the Little's area of the nasal vestibule, as this small area has a rich blood supply. Once the vessels are damaged, nosebleeds may occur. The common causes of injury in this area include: picking the nose, collisions (trauma), and rubbing the nose during dry weather, among others. It is also important to rule out the possibility of conditions such as thrombocytopenia or low blood clotting function.