why does my daughter nose bleed even without touching her nose and even it is not hot?

Answer 1

Most nosebleeds look worse than they are. In other words, nosebleeds are messy, a little uncomfortable, and sometimes even scary, but they are usually no big deal.

Kids can get nosebleeds once in a while or more often. The nosebleeds that are most common in kids usually occur near the front of the nose, on the wall separating the two sides of the nose (the septum), and usually start from just one nostril. Sometimes nosebleeds start further back in the nose, but this is rare and occurs mostly in older people or those who have high blood pressure or injuries to their nose or face.

What Causes Nosebleeds?
Most nosebleeds occur when little blood vessels that line the inside of your nose break and bleed. These blood vessels are very fragile and lie very close to the surface, which makes them easy targets for injury. Common reasons are:

nose picking or sticking something up the nose
a cold or allergy, especially with sneezing, coughing, and nose blowing
dry, heated, indoor air (often occurring during winter), which causes the inside of the nose to become cracked, crusted, and itchy
Less often, injuries to the outside of the nose, face, or head can cause nosebleeds. If this happens, you need to see a doctor right away. You can help prevent these types of nosebleeds by wearing protective gear, such as helmets for hockey, football, and baseball.

If You Get Nosebleeds
You know that you should see a doctor if your nosebleed was caused by an injury, such as a punch. But what if it just starts bleeding on its own? Follow these steps:

Don't lie down. Sit up or stand.
Use tissues or a damp washcloth to catch the blood.
Tip your head forward (don't lean your head back; this can make blood run down your throat).
Pinch the soft part of your nose together (just below the bony part of your nose) and breathe through your mouth. Do this for 10 minutes. Make sure you hold the pressure for 10 minutes without stopping.
Do not pick, rub, or blow your nose — this can cause your nose to bleed more.
Ask a friend or parent to keep an eye on the time so that you keep pinching your nose for the full 10 minutes. If your nosebleed doesn't stop, pinch it for another 10 minutes. If it still hasn't stopped, your mom, dad, or another adult should speak with a doctor.
Here are some other cases when you need to see the doctor or visit the emergency department:

You feel dizzy, weak, or faint.
Your nose is bleeding fast or you seem to be losing a lot of blood.
You just started taking a new medicine.
You have other symptoms, such as unusual bruising all over your body.
Nixing Nosebleeds
If you'd like to get fewer nosebleeds, what can you do? Well, don't pick your nose or stick anything else up your nose. Also, avoid blowing your nose too forcefully and if you have nasal allergies, see a doctor about them. If you get your allergies under control, your nose probably won't be as stuffy and irritated.

When the inside of your nose feels dry and itchy, it can be tempting to pick it, so talk to your mom or dad about using one or two of these strategies to keep it moist:

Use a saline (saltwater) nasal spray or saline nose drops two or three times a day.
Place a small amount of a water-based gel (not Vaseline) on the end of a cotton swab. Carefully insert the swab into the nostril and gently apply the gel to the center wall of nose. Never insert the swab further than the cotton tip. Using your fingertip to apply the gel works well, too.
Use a humidifier in your bedroom. Humidifiers send a fine mist of water into the air and this keeps the air from being too dry. When the air is damp your nose is less likely to feel dry inside. In fact, one doctor said a humidifier is "like a vacation for your nose"!

Answer 2

Some people have a tendency towards nosebleeds. Both my dad and my son have that condition. They can just be sitting in a chair and all of a sudden blood comes dripping out for no apparent reason. Several things that help are 1) drink plenty of water to keep hydrated as dryness can be an irritant, 2) keep her fingernails cut short, it may sound kinda gross, but some children will unknowingly (or do it in private) pick their nose and long fingernails may nick a blood vessel in their nose causing it to scab and then re-bleed, 3) put a small amount of Vaseline just around the opening and slightly inside of the nostril, this helps to keep the area protected and moistened. My son is now 25 and he still has nosebleeds although fewer than he did when he was young. It is worth it to mention the nosebleeds to your daughter's doctor the next time you are in for a check-up. The doctor will probably want to look in her nose to see what is happening. If she has a nosebleed that won't stop or if it bleeds a lot and has clots, she should be seen by the doctor right away.

Answer 3

Mayo Clinic general health specialist Kenneth Berge, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.
Answer
Occasional nosebleeds are very common. The lining of the nose contains many tiny blood vessels that bleed easily. However, if you have frequent nosebleeds — more than once a week — or if they are heavy and hard to stop, you should consult your doctor.

There are many reasons why nosebleeds occur. Common causes include:

Dry nose
Nose picking
Vigorous nose blowing
Allergies
Sinusitis
Colds
Blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants), such as warfarin or aspirin

Answer 4

Nose bleeds are usually caused by dryness, which isn't always a symptom of heat. Very cold climates can also be very dry, since most of the moisture is taken out of the air.

Some people are more senstive than others to this issue, blood vessels just being closer to the surface, if this is occurring in your home you could either look at putting a humidifer on your central heating or just buying a portable humidifer and placing it in her room.

Hope that helps!

Answer 5

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why does my daughter nose bleed even without touching her nose and even it is not hot?

Answer 6

Some children have veins in their noses that are very close to the surface. Any irritation or dryness in the air could stimulate a nose bleed. Generally, they will outgrow the condition over time.

Answer 7

She needs to see an ear, nose, and throat Doctor. The same thing happend frequently to my nephew. It turned out that he had a blood vessel that had a defect and was fixed by laser in the office without surgery. It made for a much happier boy.

Answer 8

You didn't mention her age! If it's frank red droplets I would have a Doctor check it out, if it's to dry for her it would be dry caked blood. When in doubt it always safest to have a Doctor diagnose the problem. Peace!

Answer 9

She could be sensitive to dry air.

Or she might be borderline diabetic: When I was young I used to get nosebleeds every time I had too much sugar.

Good luck!

Answer 10

I don't know exactly the reason why but it may be the weather (not including the heat. maybe because its dry) I'd advise for her to drink more water and get her daily vitamins in. :]