My son gets a bloody nose every few weeks - I've recently learned that this is very hereditary on my husband's side of the family. Is there anything I can do to prevent them? I have heard that cotorizing, although effective, is extremely painful.....
2006-09-25 17:52:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The best thing I found to prolong each incident was once the bleeding stopped...you must go in gently with a q-tip and remove the clot that's the culprit. If you clean it out good and gentle and there's no clot ..it could be higher up and may have to be cauterized if it's a real problem
If you find a clot or if the current nose bleed has calmed...using a q-tip soaked in Afrin nasal spray then a thin layer of triple anitbiotic ointment and then let him rest for a few mins. I did this on many occassions until the nosebleeds got to a minimum. Now he gets them only two or three times a year. Good luck mommy! ;)
2006-09-25 18:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Vasoline on a Q-tip to swab the inside of his nose every night. My son & I have year-round allergies & get bloody noses in the early spring & summer, then again as fall comes along. It'll feel funny to him at first, but it will help. We use the Vasoline every night, regardless of the seaon or weather nowdays. I've noticed less bloody noses for us both. We haven't had one yet this year & it's almost October.
2006-09-25 18:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by Belle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nose bleed occurs if the inner lining/ mucus membrane of the nose is thin and dries up.
Cauterizing is not a good idea and maynot be recommended by your pediatrician.
You can apply vaseline or any thick mousturizing cream like Nivea on the inside of his nose. You can also keep a humidifier in your son's room to keep the membrane moist.
2006-09-25 17:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by estee06 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. I used to get bloody noses frequently, but they would stop without too much of a problem. My cousin on the other hand was hospitalized due to blood loss because his wouldn't stop and had to have an emergency cauterization. Definitely take the kid to the doctor and see what is recommended.
2006-09-25 18:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by nagurski3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First make sure he doesn't have a nasty habit that's causing the bloody noses. ( my son picked his for years just before he fell asleep then would wake up with blood on the pillow case. and no one knew till I caught him when he was about 7) Then seek alternative methods even if he isn't a picker b/c yes, cauterizing is very painful.
2006-09-25 17:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by sixcannonballs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, just let it happen. I used to get them almost weekly as a child. Mine was caused by dry heat (if you live in a very dry, warm place like AZ or NM, you may want to look into remedies for this). Do NOT let him tilt his head back, though--that can cause choking or drowning. They will end quicker with the head slightly tilted forward.
Unless he is bleeding a dangerously high amount, then this is nothing to really worry about.
2006-09-25 17:57:31 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a blood disorder myself. Where i bleed a lot threw the nose. You should contact your doctor to make sure your son doesn't have a medical reason causing the bleeding threw his nose.
2006-09-25 18:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by RANDALL 5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah my son has the same problem but is not hereditary on our side but getting old is much better.
2006-09-25 18:01:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline just inside his nose at night will work wonders. Mom did that for me when I was little.
2006-09-25 17:55:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mine did that until i was 60, to stop it i would hold it shut and blow. the air back up in the capillaries would clot the blood. don't know if this is safe, you may not want to try it
2006-09-25 18:04:21 · answer #10 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋