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Infant nasal bleeding is more common in the coldest times of the year, because it is common that during this period the nose mucosa becomes more dry, favoring the occurrence of bleeding. In addition, bleeding can happen when the child blows his nose very hard or takes a blow to the nose.
In most cases, children's nose bleeding is not severe and does not require specific treatment, it is only recommended that pressure be applied to the nose to stop the bleeding, and it is not recommended to put paper or cotton in the nostrils or put the child's head back.
In cases where bleeding is more intense and happens frequently, it is important that the child is taken to the pediatrician, as it is possible that an evaluation can be made and the cause of the bleeding can be identified and the most appropriate treatment indicated.
Why it can happen
Infantile nosebleed occurs due to the rupture of small spider veins present in the nose, which happens in most cases due to dryness in the nasal mucosa or lesions in the nose. Thus, the main causes of a bleeding nose in children are:
- Blow your nose very hard;
- Sinusitis;
- Rhinitis;
- Very dry or very cold environment;
- Presence of objects in the nose;
- Blows to the face.
In case the bleeding does not go away or other symptoms are noticed, it is important that the pediatrician is consulted, because it can be a sign of more serious diseases such as autoimmune diseases, changes in platelet levels, infections or hemophilia, which must be investigated so that the proper treatment is initiated. Know other causes of nosebleed.
What to do
When noticing the bleeding, it is important to calm the child, as in most cases it is not indicative of serious problems.
To stop the bleeding, it is recommended that light pressure be applied to the area where you are bleeding for about 10 to 15 minutes. bleeding.
It is not recommended to tilt your head back or put cotton or paper on your child's nose, because it can make the child swallow the blood, which can cause stomach upset and be uncomfortable.
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