Patient's question:
The girl is two and a half years old. She started having nosebleeds around six months. It happens every autumn and winter. In the past two months, she had three episodes. Each time, it stopped after three or two drips. Tonight, she had two episodes with a 20-minute interval. Each time, it was three drips. There is heating in the house. The child loves oranges. She had a blood test last year after a nosebleed, and the results were normal. What could be the reason for this, and how can it be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Most common causes of nosebleeds can be easily controlled by parents. First, don't panic and comfort the child to calm them down, as the more they cry and fuss, the more they will bleed. Next, insert a cotton ball into the bleeding side of the nose. If you have ephedrine nasal drops at home, you can apply a few drops to the cotton ball before inserting it. At the same time, pinch both sides of the child's nose with your thumb and index finger. Generally, the bleeding can stop within 4-5 minutes.