what can cause a sudden 1st time nose bleed (2 days in a row) in a healthy 6 yr old girl?

Question

she is a normal 6 yr old , girl scout, student ,cousins,ect,ect.no stresws, no strain. I am concerned because this has never happened before. I keep trying to think of something that could have brought thisupon her but nothing comes to mind. Her diet is normal and very healthy. Please help me!!!!

Answer 1

Nosebleeds are very common. Most nosebleeds occur because of minor irritations or colds. They can be frightening for some patients but are rarely life threatening.

The nose has an abundant supply of tiny blood vessels, which makes it easy for the nose to bleed. Air moving through the nose can dry and irritate the membranes lining the inside of the nose. The lining develops crusts that bleed when irritated by rubbing, picking, or blowing the nose.

The lining of the nose is more likely to become dry and irritated from low humidity and dry environment, allergic rhinitis, colds, or sinusitis. A deviated septum, foreign objects in the nose, or other nasal obstruction may cause also cause nosebleeds. A direct impact to the nose can also cause a nosebleed.

Most nosebleeds occur on the tip of the nasal septum, which contains many fragile, easily damaged blood vessels. More rarely, nosebleeds may occur higher on the septum or deeper in the nose. These higher or deeper nosebleeds may be harder to control.

Occasionally, nosebleeds may indicate other disorders such as bleeding disorders, hypertension, or arteriosclerosis. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (also called HHT or Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, a disorder involving a vascular growth similar to a birthmark in the back of the nose) may be evidenced by nosebleeds.

Sometimes blood thinners such as Coumadin or aspirin may cause or worsen nosebleeds. Most nosebleeds begin on the septum -- the midline, vertical cartilage that separates the nasal chambers and is lined with fragile blood vessels. This form of nosebleed is not serious, and is usually easy to stop.

CAUSES

Sudden trauma to the nose, very cold or very dry air, fragile blood vessels, nasal sprays, strenuous exercise, or picking the nose cause most nosebleeds.

Recurrent nosebleeds may be a symptom of an underlying disorder such as high blood pressure, taking large doses of aspirin or blood-thinning medication, allergies, a bleeding disorder, or a tumor of the nose or sinuses.

Most nosebleeds come from blood vessels in the front of the nose. Some are caused by bleeding from the back of the nose into the throat (posterior bleeding) -- these are more difficult to control and almost always require medical attention.

Answer 2

Allergies, or dry air can cause this. Make sure she didn't stick anything in her nose. If this happens again tomorrow, take her to the doctor just to make sure. Sometimes growing kids have strange stuff as a result of a growth spurt. It may just be the internal stress on her bones and muscles for growing suddenly caused this, and it will stop soon enough.

Answer 3

My son had the same problem and actually is still having the problem on several occasions. I did take him to his pediatrician and he said that they have small vessels in the nose that sometimes burst for no apparent reason, he did say that If it became a real problem that they could do an out patient procedure to cortirize the vessels.

Answer 4

That used to happen to me all the time at her age. I finally went to doctor and they said, I had too much blood in me. -Go figure. But they pumped blood out of me and my nose bleeds went away. I am healthy to this day.

They did tell me I was allergic to asprin. But I am 35 yrs old and have started taking it again with no problems.

Answer 5

nose bleeds are no a big deal. alot of things can cause them, including dry skin in the nose which cracks due to dry weather. picking a nose can also cause one. if they continue or get worse see a doctor, but I wouldn't start to panic for a while.

Answer 6

Most often, nose bleeds are due to truama, mainly kids start to put their fingers in their nose. If she hasn't had any other abnormal bleeding (ie from cuts, falls, ect.) it's most likely normal.

Answer 7

My daughter suffers from nose bleeds at random times. I read about it and from my research it appears that they are caused by dehydration. She doesn't drink much water.

I would encourage you to check with your family doctor.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

my son did this too. i took him to the doc and turns out he had been picking his nose. the doc could see the scratches and broken capularies.

Answer 10

Allergies maybe? or is it incredibly dry out?