Patient's question:
My son is usually healthy, but recently, for some reason, he keeps getting nosebleeds. At first, I thought he had a stomachache, so I gave him some cooling tea, but the nosebleeds still continued. I asked my son if he had fought with other children at kindergarten and hurt his nose, but he said no. I felt very strange about it.What kind of assistance is needed: Why do children get nosebleeds? What should be done when a child gets a nosebleed?
Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons for nosebleeds, but about half of the people cannot find the cause. The tiny blood vessels in the nasal mucosa are densely arranged, very sensitive and fragile, and are easily broken, leading to bleeding. Nosebleeds are common in preschool children. Before applying medication, try to remove the blood clots first. Then, insert a small piece of sterilized, wet gauze into each nostril. After blowing your nose (completely removing the blood clots) and inserting the cotton, use your thumb and index finger to pinch the nostrils together and hold the pressure continuously for 5–7 minutes.