I am a mom of 4 and I have never seen this . I just took my youngest daughter to the doctors ( 10 months old ) They said she has a double ear infection and it is going into her nose. Her nose was really congested. So they told me to use saline drops and use a bulb syring to suck it out.So I did. I got some mucas out but after that it was all blood. Is this common ?
2007-02-13 04:11:42 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
haven't seen that. Call your doctor ASAP just to be safe.
2007-02-13 04:15:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen this before. While I have seen faint blood tinged mucous, I have never had blood come out with a bulb syringe. I would give her antibiotics for her ear infection and only use the bulb syringe when absolutely necessary. Try only squeezing it half way so that there is less suction. Stop when you see any signs of blood. I would also call my doctor or advice nurse and tell them what happened. No need to make an appointment, just a phone call. Good luck and I hope your daughter gets better soon.
2007-02-13 12:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Swim Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You should be careful with that bulb syringe. If you thrust it too deep into baby's nose or baby's head makes a sudeen jerk when that thing is in, you may hurt the inside lining. You should keep it at the opening and suck out only excessive secretions. I don't think those syringes work much anyway. Tried with my daugther but no real relief.
It could be from the infection too although baby's sinuses are not really developed at that age. Call the doctor to make sure.
2007-02-13 12:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by petyado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate those sucker things. They only made my son's congestion worse because the skin inside the nose is so delicate and the sucker would just make his skin puff up after I used it. I would guess that the blood is from congestion that's been in there for a while. If she's been rubbing her nose or sticking her finger in her nose or ears, she may have caused it. But, I'd call the nurse line too, just to see if they have other suggestions. Warm baths keep the baby in good spirits and help clear out some of that too, but make sure to keep her head out of the water. Good luck!
2007-02-13 12:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everything sounds normal except the blood, but it could be because of the infection. I've had a child with blood coming out of an infected ear. i would call the doctor and ask and make sure it's ok. be sure to give all the antibiotics as prescribed and return for a follow up visit to be sure ears clear up.
2007-02-13 12:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by bulloch2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know if you have a sinus infection then you can get blood when you blow your nose. So yes I'd say it's normal if she has a bad infection. Just to be safe I'd call the doc. I hope they gave her antibiotics. I hope your little doll feels better soon!
2007-02-13 12:24:37 · answer #6 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the infection is that bad, her ear drum may have burst and that is where the blood is coming from. she needs to be seen by an ear, nose and throat specialist as soon as possible.
2007-02-13 12:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by dynamite136 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a very bad infection.
Call the doctor now.
2007-02-13 12:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the doc. asap. I wouldn't wait for anything to worsen!
2007-02-13 13:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by missylea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call you doctor asap.
2007-02-13 12:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by andy a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋