Can tonsillitis and bleeding nose be connected?

Question

My 5 year old son has been having recurrent nose bleeds now for about 6 months. He seems to have them about a week before a bout of tonsillitis. Can these be connected in any way?

Answer 1

It's possible they are connected, but it's not possible to tell without an actual examination. We sometimes get nose bleeds when the mucous membranes get irritated from a virus or infection. Or when the air is very dry, the mucous membrane inside the nose gets cracked and irritated, leading to bleeding. The adenoids might also be affected. Those same viruses or bacteria can cause the tonsillitis, which you might not notice at the same time of the nose bleed because it takes awhile for them to cause symptoms.

On the other hand, your son could have a vessel in his nose that needs cauterizing. The only way to know if that is the cause is to have him checked by an ENT. I would ask his pediatrician to refer him to an ENT who works with children. He'll have the experience and the instruments necessary to do a complete exam.
Not to scare you, but nose bleeds may also be a symptom of other conditions, such as blood disorders. Your best bet is to tell the doctor that they've gone on too long and you want your son to have further tests and exams.

In the meantime, be sure he is well hydrated, drinking enough fluids, and that his bedroom is not too dry at night. You can get a humidifier or cool mist vaporizer for his room (be sure and keep it very clean), or place pots of water near the heat vents to help moisturize the room.
Good luck!

Answer 2

Symptoms Of Tonsillitis

Answer 3

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, the fleshy clusters of tissue on both sides of the back of the throat that fight off germs that enter the body through the mouth. The tonsils become enlarged and red, and can be coated with a yellow, gray, or white substance. An affected child typically has a sore throat, fever, swollen glands in the neck, and trouble swallowing.

Treating Tonsillitis
How doctors treat tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or by group A streptococci bacteria. Doctors often can tell the difference just by looking at the tonsils, and can detect strep bacteria with a rapid strep test or a throat culture.

If your child's tonsillitis is caused by a virus, the body will fight off the infection on its own. If it's caused by strep bacteria, the doctor probably will prescribe an antibiotic. If so, make sure that your child completes the full course of treatment to prevent the development of any complications.

If your child gets frequent bouts of tonsillitis (more than 5 to 7 times during a 12-month period) or repeat infections over several years, the doctor may consider a tonsillectomy to remove the tonsils.

Caring for a Child With Tonsillitis
A child with tonsillitis needs plenty of nourishment and rest. If your child finds swallowing so painful that eating is difficult, try serving liquids and soft foods, like nutritious soups, milkshakes, smoothies, popsicles, or ice cream.

Make sure that your child drinks lots of fluids and gets plenty of rest, and take his or her temperature regularly. Use a nonprescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for throat pain.

All forms of tonsillitis are contagious. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected. Be sure to keep your sick child's drinking glasses and eating utensils separate, and wash them in hot, soapy water. All family members should wash their hands frequently. After a bout of tonsillitis that's caused by the strep bacteria, throw out your child's toothbrush and replace it with a new one.

Preventing Tonsillitis
To prevent tonsillitis, avoid letting your child near anyone who already has tonsillitis or a sore throat. Make sure to practice good hand-washing habits, and teach your child to do the same. If you are concerned that your child has the symptoms of tonsillitis, or has been exposed to someone who has been infected, talk with your child's doctor.








How Can I Tell if I Have Tonsillitis?
If you have tonsillitis, your throat usually hurts and it's hard to eat or drink or even swallow. You may also have a fever. Here are some other signs that bacteria or a virus is infecting your tonsils:

redder-than-normal tonsils
a yellow or white coating on the tonsils
a funny-sounding voice
swollen glands in the neck
fever
bad breath
What Will the Doctor Do?
The doctor will ask you how you've been feeling and then look at your tonsils. He or she will probably use a wooden stick called a tongue depressor to help hold your tongue down to get a good look at what's going on in there.

The doctor might also look into your nose and ears, listen to your chest, and look for other signs of infection. Both bacteria or a virus can cause tonsillitis. It's important for your doctor to know if it's strep. Strep is short for streptococci (say: strep-toh-kah-kye) bacteria. If you have this kind of infection, you need special treatment.

To check for strep, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe the back of your throat. This test doesn't hurt, but it might make you gag. It's called a throat culture. It usually takes 1–2 days to get the results, but some doctors will do a similar test called a rapid strep test. Within minutes, this test will tell your doctor if there are any strep bacteria in your throat.

How Is Tonsillitis Treated?
If the tonsillitis is caused by strep bacteria, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics, a type of medicine that kills bacteria. It's very important to take the antibiotics exactly as you're supposed to and finish the entire prescription to kill all the bacteria.

If the tonsillitis is caused by a virus, antibiotics won't work and your body will fight off the infection on its own. Sometimes kids get an operation to remove their tonsils, but only if their tonsils get infected a lot during the year or are so big they make it hard for the kid to breathe at night.

If you get tonsillitis, here are some tips that can help you feel better:

Drink plenty of fluids.
Eat smooth foods, including flavored gelatin, soups, ice-pops, and applesauce.
Avoid hard, crunchy, or spicy foods.
Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier in the room where you spend the most time.
Rest.
Soon your tonsils will be back in action and ready to fight germs again!

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Answer 5

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Nosebleed

Cause
In adults, most nosebleeds occur due to trauma to in the form of blows to the nose. Other causes include blowing nose too forcefully; scratches from the fingernails; irritating crust formations due to colds, infections, or the flu; very dry atmospheric conditions; sudden changes in atmospheric pressure; and/or nutrient deficiencies (most commonly vitamin C and/or bioflavonoids). Reoccurring nose bleeds might be a sign of a disease condition, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), a tumor in the nose or sinuses, or an internal bleeding disorder.

Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Lemon, lavender, cypress, and/or frankincense essential oils can be helpful.

Diet: Eat foods such as watercress, dark green leafy vegetables, kale, and alfalfa, all of which are rich sources of vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting.

Herbs: Use a snuff made from finely ground comfrey root or oak bark.

Homeopathy: Useful homeopathic remedies including Hyoscyamus, Chamomilla, Rhus tox., Ipecac., Belladonna, and Hamamelis.

Nutritional Supplementation: Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, especially rutin, should be taken on a daily basis if you are prone to nose bleed.

Topical Treatment: Once bleeding has stopped, squeeze the contents of vitamin E and vitamin A capsules into the lining of your nose to promote healing and prevent dryness. As an alternative, you can also use zinc oxide, aloe vera gel, or calendula ointment, and then place a small gauze piece against the gel.

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Cause
Tonsillitis is caused either by Streptococcal bacteria or, less commonly, by viral infections. For safety sake, throat cultures are necessary to rule out strep throat and family members may also need to be tested, as they may be carriers and need to be treated along with the infected individual.

Note: The tonsils are an integral part of the lymphatic system and they play an important role in adrenal function, and should therefore be preserved.


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Natural Cures

Aromatherapy: Inhalations with bergamot, thyme, lavender, benzoin, tea tree, geranium, and lemon can help soothe symptoms. Lemon essential oil can also be used as a gargle.

Diet: Drink lots of fluids, especially pure filtered water, diluted fresh organic vegetable juices, warm broths, and light soups. To relieve pain, take two tablespoons of honey with a squeeze of warm lemon juice and sip slowly. If you are taking antibiotics, eat plain, organic yogurt with live cultures to protect healthy intestinal flora.

Fasting: A pure water or diluted juice fast for the first 48 hours of symptoms can often speed healing. (See Detoxification Therapy for more.)

Flower Essences: Take Rescue Remedy® for accompanying stress.

Herbs: Combine the tinctures of cleavers and echinacea in equal parts and take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. As an alternative, you can also drink a hot infusion made from equal parts of dried elder flower, yarrow, and peppermint throughout the day.

Homeopathy: Belladonna, Merc sol., Phytolacca, Lachesis, and Aconite are helpful homeopathic remedies.

Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can be helpful: carrot, beet, and tomato; carrot, pineapple; carrot, orange; carrot, apple; and carrot, celery, and ginger.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients are recommended: Vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, and zinc lozenges. If you are taking antibiotics, also supplement with Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacteria. Garlic capsules can also be helpful.

Best of health to both of you

Answer 6

Yes of course it is. The veins in you nose get swollen and crack. I have a nosebleed almost every time I have a heavy cold. nothing to worry about.