What should I do if my son has been having frequent nosebleeds in the past six months?

Patient's question:

No symptoms, past treatment and effectiveness: I went to the hospital, the doctor said my nasal membrane was broken, prescribed topical medication, and sometimes when I blow my nose, it will bleed. What kind of help is needed: It happens quite often, which makes me a bit worried, and I hope to get some help.

Doctor's answer:

1. Local factors: Inflammation of the nasal cavity and sinuses, deviation of the nasal septum, trauma, tumors, and poor nose-picking habits, etc. Among these, early-stage nasal pharyngeal tumors often manifest as blood-tinged sputum or minimal skin peeling and are easily overlooked.
2. Systemic factors: Various febrile infectious diseases, hypertension, heart disease, blood disorders, chronic liver and kidney diseases, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine disorders, and so on.
Advice: If you experience nosebleeds, it is essential to remain calm at all times—never panic, as this may cause blood pressure to drop and exacerbate the bleeding. If you feel blood flowing into your mouth, try to spit it out to avoid irritating your stomach. For minimal bleeding, insert a cotton ball into the nostril and press firmly for 5–10 minutes. If the bleeding does not subside, extend the duration appropriately. Applying cold compresses to the nose and forehead can also help, and using Yunnan Baiyao will yield better results. If the bleeding is severe or recurrent, seek medical attention promptly.

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