Nosebleeds

 
Nosebleeds can come on suddenly, usually with blood flowing from one nostril. Most nosebleeds stop by themselves within a few minutes. Nosebleeds don’t necessarily lead to serious illness, although bleeding can result from injury. Sometimes nosebleeds can be a result of children picking their noses, and sometimes toddlers can injure the nasal membranes by forcing objects into their nostrils. Children are especially prone to nosebleeds during colds and in the winter months when the mucous membranes become dry, cracked, and crusted or when a chronic condition.

Contact Dr. Atiga right away if:

  • Your child is pale, sweaty, or not responding to you.
  • You believe your child has lost a lot of blood.
  • Your child is bleeding from the mouth or vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds.
  • Your child’s nose is bleeding after a blow or injury to any part of the head.

BEFORE medicating your child to treat bloody nose, please contact Dr. Atiga.
 

Stopping a Nosebleed

  • Keep calm. Most of the time the nosebleed is not serious, so try not to upset your child
  • Keep your child sitting or standing and leaning slightly forward. Don’t let him lie down or lean back because this will allow blood to flow down his throat and might make him vomit.
  • Don’t stuff tissues or another material into the nose to stop the bleeding.
  • Firmly pinch the soft part of your child’s nose—using a cold compress if you have one, otherwise your fingers—and keep the pressure on for a full 10 minutes. Don’t look to see if your child’s nose is bleeding during this time; you may start the flow again.
  • If bleeding hasn’t stopped after 10 minutes, repeat the pressure. If bleeding persists after your second try, call Dr. Atiga or take your child to an urgent care or emergency room.

Most of the time, nosebleeds are not serious and will take care of themselves, but if your child has chronic nosebleeds, please contact Dr. Atiga.

 

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