I do have a doctors appointment scheduled for tomorrow but would like a little insight from someone who has had this problem befor!
2006-07-31 05:10:36 · 20 answers · asked by April S 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
i used to have nosebleeds too.
Mine were either started by caffeine or by overheating.
Unless the nosebleed is an indicator for a more serious problem like a hemorrhage or a tumor, then he should just live with it.
Nosebleeds by themselves arent a bad thing... it's just something that happens. I still get them and I'm ok. If the doctor can't give you a dangerous reason for his having them, then dont let him give your child any medication.
2006-07-31 05:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by the_quetzal 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes i know. When i was young about the same age I always had nose bleeds, bad ones too. So my mom took me to the doc and he said that the membrane vessels in my nasal cavity were dry and sensitive. They would easily break and that would start the bleeding. I wasn't a nose picker or stunt devil to make them start. It would just start bleeding for no reason. After a while as I got older my nose quit bleeding. Now im 21 and haven't had a nose bleed since.
2006-07-31 12:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is eight. So far he hasn't had any nose bleeds this summer. Normally he gets them in the summer time when it is really hot out. His Dad is the same way. His nose will just start bleeding for no reason. His Dad said it is from the heat.
I have my son blow his nose once very slightly. Then I have him pinch is nose. I don't have him tip his head back. I learned in first aid that they are not suposed to tip their head back. That was a few years ago and I don't remember why not.
His dad said as he grows older it will slow down and he wouldn't get as many nose bleeds. Ofcourse he is talking from his own personal experiece and it may be differnt for others.
My son use to get them quite a bit and over the years it has slowed down. Like I said earlier he hasn't had any this summer so maybe your son will grow out of it.
As far as i can tell it's caused from the heat.
Hope it all works out for your son
good luck
2006-07-31 12:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by Peanut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several possibilities, but one cause is nose picking and scratching on the inside of the nose- especially with fingernails that are big, instead of short. Do you need a method to stop the bleeding, once it begins, each time?
2006-07-31 12:15:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a lack of humidity, especially if you run the AC a lot. Try applying a small amount of Vaseline to the inside of his nose or running a humidifier.
2006-07-31 12:14:45 · answer #5 · answered by Erin S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was little I got nose bleeds a lot too. Mine were due to subtle changes in pressure.
2006-07-31 12:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by Lauren 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 9, I would get nose bleeds every time I had too much sugar- usually candy or cookies.
2006-07-31 12:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have sinus problems. Sometimes a sinus infection or inflamed sinuses can cause nose bleeds.
Some kids have nosebleeds often with no explaination.
2006-07-31 12:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by Lady J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would like to answer your question.. by reassuring you that nosebleeds are absolutely a normal thing. it happens when there is a difference in pressure inside and outside the body in the atmosphere. one can see blood oozing out and this usually happens in excessive exposure to heat. nothing to worry abt and easily curable. :-) but anyways get well soon to your son!
2006-07-31 12:18:18 · answer #9 · answered by stormchaser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry air can cause dry skin in the nasal passages. Also too much picking.
2006-07-31 12:13:59 · answer #10 · answered by therego2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋