My 2yr. old has frequent nosebleeds. Dr. says not to worry. What causes them?

Question

He also has minor allergies that I treat with an over-the-counter medicine. His father said he had them when he was young. I'm still concerned.

Answer 1

my husband haad them when he was young and had his nose quarterized I have three chidren and two out of the three suffered the same thing they did grow out of it as they grew older try not to worry too much

Answer 2

I have been a pediatric nurse for 5 years and have worked with the best pediatricians in GA you can take my advice or leave it this will be a long message. A 103 temp is not the end of the world Never take your child to the ER for a temp like that unless he is lethargic or dehydrated. Fevers are good for us they help fight infection. A fever is not considered a fever until it reaches 100.5 F . Most people are taught anything over 98.6 is a fever this is NOT TRUE. I know this is hard to accept but its true it is the #1 most arguable comment made by the doctor or nurse to a parent...I promise its ok. You may want to speak to the doctor again I am not aware of anydoctor that would not call this a virus. You need to be on the look out for him not eating or drinking(sore throat) well or any rashes,stomach ache, headache, swollen tonsils this could be strep throat or it could be pharingitis which is a virus. Although they can develope a rash with a virus whis is very normal the doctor will be able to tell the difference and there is in office test to check for strep . On a different note all together one of the most common causes of fever by infection that is uneasily diagnosed is a urinary tract infection, which i need to ad is very uncommon in boys but it can happen. Ask him if it hurts when he pees. The doctor can dip his urine in the office to see if there is evidence of a UTI. He could just have a cold . It really all goes back to how high the fever is if it has stayed 101 or higher unless on motrin he needs to be seen again but anything less than 101 I would keep him at home. Now this is the mommy answer from me...It sounds like the fever is bothering you more than him and we as parents need to be able to step back and look at what ever is wrong woth our children and say is that (runny nose )bothering him or me more usually you will get it is bothering you more! This is a hard comment to type...I am not being sarcastic or mean

Answer 3

My aunt had her nose cauterized but my mom refused.

Reasons for nosebleeds:
1. Nose-picking (monitor & break the habit, if need be)
2. Dry air (use a humidifier; have child breathe through warm, wet washcloth first thing in the morning & last thing at night)
3. High blood pressure (consult a physician)
4. Cocaine usage (um, if your 2 year old does coke, you've got more than nosebleeds to worry about)


Best of luck

Answer 4

Nosebleeds is natural to boys, its cause by heaty in the body system, do not let your boy eat chocolate or coco its may cause more bleeds. Allergies to his body cause by a symptoms of eczema. Avoid your boy from under the sun often and sweat. Used a lotion which contains : Deionized Water, Glycerin USP,Petrolatum USP, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate,Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Allantoin, T36-C5, Melaleuca Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. His skin need a good moisturizing. Hope this will help.

Old days method to stop the bleeding :
Tell your boy to look up to the sky, and take a cool water by tapping on his head.This is to slow down the blood from going to up to the head. Don't forget to clean the bleeds with tissue and shape the tissue like a little bullets and insert in the nose .

Answer 5

If a kid in class suddenly starts getting a bleeding nose - there's a pretty good chance he's been doing some serious nasal excavation. Nosebleeds are messy, look gross and can be uncomfortable - but they're really not a big deal.

What Causes Nosebleeds?

The most common type of nosebleed in children are an anterior nosebleed. That means it starts at the front part of the nose from one nostril. This happens when the tiny blood vessels that line the inside of your nose break. This can be caused if the vessels are scraped, ripped or irritated from nose picking, from being punched in the nose or from hitting your nose hard or the edge of a sharp fingernail. Your blood vessels can also break if the lining of your nose gets dried out by really dry air.

Additional Causes Of Nosebleeds:
Allergies, infections, or dryness that cause itching and lead to picking of the nose.
Vigorous nose blowing that ruptures superficial blood vessels in the elderly and in the young.
Clotting disorders that run in families or are due to medications.
Fractures of the nose or of the base of the skull that can cause bleeding and should be regarded seriously when the bleeding follows a head injury.
Rarely, tumors (both malignant and nonmalignant) have to be considered, particularly in the older patient or in smokers.

What to Do if You Get a Nosebleed?

Grab a tissue or cloth, or your sister's favorite dress to catch the blood.

Tip your head forward. Don't lean your head back or all the blood will run down your throat.

Pinch the soft part of your nostrils together for ten minutes, without stopping. (Don't forget to breathe through your mouth.)

Don't pick, rub or blow your nose. This will only make it worse.

You should see your doctor if the nosebleed was caused by a hit or a fall, if it doesn't stop bleeding after 30 minutes, or if you start to feel faint or dizzy.


Causes Of A Nosebleed:

Most nosebleeds (epistaxis) are mere nuisances. But some are quite frightening, and a few are even life threatening. Physicians classify nosebleeds into two different types.

Anterior nosebleed: Most nosebleeds begin in the lower part of the septum, the semi-rigid wall that separates the two nostrils of the nose. The septum contains blood vessels that can be broken by a blow to the nose or the edge of a sharp fingernail. This type of nosebleed comes from the front of the nose and begins with a flow of blood out one nostril when the patient is sitting or standing.

Posterior nosebleed: More rarely, a nosebleed can begin high and deep within the nose and flow down the back of the mouth and throat even if the patient is sitting or standing.

Additional Causes Of Nosebleeds:

Allergies, infections, or dryness that cause itching and lead to picking of the nose.
Vigorous nose blowing that ruptures superficial blood vessels in the elderly and in the young.
Clotting disorders that run in families or are due to medications.
Fractures of the nose or of the base of the skull that can cause bleeding and should be regarded seriously when the bleeding follows a head injury.
Rarely, tumors (both malignant and nonmalignant) have to be considered, particularly in the older patient or in smokers.

Types Of Nosebleeds:

Obviously, when the patient is lying down, even anterior (front of nasal cavity) nosebleeds may seem to flow posteriorly, especially if the patient is coughing or blowing his nose.

It is important to try to make the distinction since posterior (back of nasal cavity) nosebleeds are often more severe and almost always require a physician’s care. Posterior nosebleeds are more likely to occur in older people, persons with high blood pressure, and in cases of injury to the nose or face.

Anterior nosebleeds are common in dry climates or during the winter months when heated, dry indoor air dehydrates the nasal membranes. Dryness may result in crusting, cracking, and bleeding. This can be prevented if you place a bit of lubricating cream or ointment about the size of a pea on the end of your fingertip and then rub it inside the nose, especially on the middle portion of the nose (the septum).

Stopping A Nosebleed-Treatment For Nosebleeds:

Many physicians suggest any of the following lubricating creams or ointments. They can all be purchased without a prescription: Bacitracin, A and D Ointment, Eucerin, Polysporin, and Vaseline. Up to three applications a day may be needed, but usually every night at bedtime is enough. A saline nasal spray will also moisten dry nasal membranes.

If the nosebleeds persist, you should see your doctor. Using an endoscope, a tube with a light for seeing inside the nose, your physician may find a problem within the nose that can be fixed. He or she may recommend cauterization (sealing) of the blood vessel that is causing the trouble
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Answer 6

He may be irritating the blood vessels in his nose by rubbing it because of the allergies, it may be that it is just dry skin in his nose. My son has nosebleeds occasionally, a little vseline in his nose tends to stop them. .I would guess that the allergies and nose bleeds are related, the dry skin in his nose is a bit itchy, and the rubbing is causing slight cracks. Once they start they return, there is a broken vessel somewhere in his nose that needs to heal. Anti histamines, the medicine in over the counter allergy meds, tend to dry out mucous membranes, which means it is not going to heal easily. You can have that cauterized, but really, that is pretty invasive for a two year old. I would try a few days of vaseline up the nose and see if it helps.

Answer 7

Saline nose drops will help lubricate his nasal passages and a humidifier in his bedroom will help him also. Try giving him the nose spray two to three times per day - the spray is non-medicated so you can't hurt him with it. By the way, the saline nose spray is great for adults and older children who have colds or allergies. I always keep some in the house.

Answer 8

I used to get them all the time when I was little. Mine were due to the lining in my nose being too thin, but I out grew it. It is normal for some growing children. It could also be allergies but, your doctor would/should have told you that. Don't worry.

Answer 9

There's an area called LIttle's area that has many blood vessels...if dry or especially superficiial can bleed easliy and/or frequently. Apply polysporin to keep moist.

Answer 10

my kids used to get them all the time in the winter due to dry air in the house at night, place a bowl of water over the heating vent in the bedroom and the nose bleeds went away. but other than that some kids get them some dont if they do lean forward and pinch nose for a few minutes to avoid blood in respitory, this works well. good luck.