they are very sudden and although they only happen every couple of months, they are quite alarming for both me and my little girl. There is always loads and loads of blood, why does this happen? i also have a 4 yr old too and this doesn't happen to her.
2007-02-14 19:10:01 · 19 answers · asked by Kelly 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I don't think there's any reason to worry. That much blood can be scary; but when you bleed from anywhere in the head area, it is frequently pretty dramatic. I used to get nosebleeds like that every month or so, but I outgrew them. Your little girl might, too, and this is probably not a serious problem.
When her nose bleeds, tell her RIGHT AWAY that she is okay. Have her lean forward with either you or her pinching the nose firmly so that the nostrils are closed....she will need to breathe through her mouth. The bleeding should stop within 5-10 minutes. Please remember to have her lean FORWARD.... leaning backwards can make the blood run down her throat, and that could be dangerous. Gravity is your friend. You want her to lean forward so that the blood will go to her nose and clot. Again, it is important to make her understand she is okay. Your daughter takes cues from you----if she sees that Mommy is upset, then she will be upset, too. Try to show her that you know she is okay and that the bleeding will stop very soon---this will help her to stay calm.
If she wakes up and sees that she has had a nosebleed, just continue giving her the impression that it is not a big deal. Teach her how to dab off the blood from her face and/or the sheets; or if there is a larger amount, you might even want to show her how to take the sheets off of the pillow or bed and give them to you so you can put them in the laundry. Learning how to properly take care of herself and the blood will help her to feel like she has power over her nosebleeds. Eventually, both you and she will get the idea that her nosebleeds are not serious, and you can go about things as if there never was a problem.
If these nosebleeds suddenly begin to happen very frequently, last longer than 10 minutes, or leave her feeling very drained and sleepy, then it is time to call the doc. Otherwise, you and she are absolutely fine.
2007-02-14 19:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there, i am in exactly the same boat. My daughter is almost 5 and she keeps having nosebleeds. They are also very very sudden. Hers are almost every night, some nights its only a small amount but others its loads and loads.
I took her to the doctors and he said it could be dry up there but i know that isnt the problem now as he prescribed her some cream to put into her nostrils on a night before she goes to bed to keep them moist and that isnt even working.
I am currently waiting for another appointment to take her back but doc said i have to use the cream for at least 2 months, but i refuse to wait that long.
Take your daughter to the doctor and see what they say.
Dont let him try and fob you off with a bit of moisturiser.
I hope this has helped you a bit.
p.s I also have two other older children and nothing like this happened to them.
2007-02-14 20:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kids just have nosebleeds and the cause is never determined. If the air in your house is very dry then try using a humidifier, just make sure to clean it properly because they can grow mold easily. And make sure it's a cool mist one since your kids are so young. It's also possible that she has allergies or even enlarged adenoids, I had enlarged adenoids and would sometimes get nosebleeds. Ask your pediatrician or family care Dr. for a referral to an ear nose and throat doctor to rule out any problems. Good Luck, and remember, most kids outgrow nose bleeds.
P.S.- They no longer recommend tilting your head back while squeezing the nose, they actually say now to lean forward.
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/848-nose-bleeds
2007-02-14 19:19:55 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pomeranian is one breed. There is no regular and toy. My family bred Pomeranians, those are just coat types. There is only one Pomeranian. Throwing up, lethargy, warmness and diarrhea with blood are signs of Parvo. If she also has loss of petite, there you go. It's a very serious and deadly disease. If you didn't get her vaccinations as a pup, which the way it sounds the way you describe your life is very likely, she can get it very easily. If you take her out in public or she comes in contact with other dogs, she can get it. Also, if she dies, your whole house should be quarantined for a whole year. That means, no going out and getting another dog right away unless you clean your whole house with bleach. It also could just be very bad food reactions. The throwing up and diarrhea with blood happened to my dog when I switched her food too quickly. Give her a little bit of Pepto Bismol, 5 ml for 5 lbs and under. 7 ml for up to 10 lbs. I usually do a spoonful for my 16 lb Cocker. They hate it though, so it's best to use an oral syringe. Don't feed her for a day, then feed her half the amount you normally feed. Don't feed her chicken and rice, just feed her normal food. Teach your daughter not to feed her scrapes and be adamant about it. I really urge you to take her to the vet though, if she does have Parvo she'll actually have a decent chance of making it. Most dogs die if they have no veterinary help though. A lot of vets will do a free exam if you're new to them.
2016-03-29 07:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK this might sound strange. My daughter had the same problem. Does she get migraines too? I did the whole doctor circuit with her and her neurologist told me that there is a link between nose bleeds, migraines and super intelligence. She outgrew them when she was about 7. Her IQ is still very high but not as high as it was then????? Strange huh?
2007-02-15 00:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by kileigh1076 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she pick her nose. I know this sounds gross but kids can be pretty descrete about that kind of thing if they know they will get in trouble for it. Ask her if that is the case. At 5 it is about the age you are seeing that. If that isn't it then talk to her peditrician, more than likely something is irritating her nasal passages and causing dryness or an allergic reaction.
2007-02-14 20:59:38 · answer #6 · answered by MOMMY585 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both my children had nose bleeds the school rang me once and said they had to change and wash my little girls school unifom she was also 5, but she is 7 now and rarely gets them but if either kids are run down it happens, it can also run in the family my mam had them too, i know its frightening at the time but it should ease of when they get holder.
2007-02-14 20:33:46 · answer #7 · answered by john m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry air in the winter months will call nose bleeds. Get a humidifier to put moisture back in the air. Also, put one in your daughters room since she gets more nose bleeds than others.
2007-02-15 01:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all my children get these. went to the docs about it and he reassured me that there is nothing to worry about its just a build up of blood that needs to be released u may find it happens when the child is hot or been active but can bleed at any time
2007-02-15 02:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by michelle m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter suffered with nose bleeds like this she had to have her nose cauterised, occasionally now she has a nose bleed when the weather changes. If I was you my advise would be to take her to the doctors just to have it checked out. They may refer you to the ENT clinic but it is nothing to worry about. Honest.
2007-02-14 23:24:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋