Has anyone had a child( mine is 7yrs old) who has had or has frequent nosebleeds?

Question

If so--what was the cause, what did you do to fix it, etc? My child has them like almost everyday, for about a week or two then stops for awhile, I have taken him to the doctor, and the doctor says the same thing, because of dry air etc--I am about to take him to a nose specialist, just curiouws if anyone has had the same problem

PS we have tried cool mist humidfiers, has had blood tests--Had a problem once with iron, but now he gets the test every 6 mths and blood is good, has tried allergy medicines(claritin) has tried nasal saline spray--.

one more--doctor has checked out nose and said doesnt see anything wrong should I get a second opinion? Maybe his vessels are bad???? and not healing or something??

BY THE WAY WHAT IS GRASS JELLY?? (FROM AN ANSWER)

Answer 1

DESCRIPTION:
Everyone experiences a nosebleed from time to time. The cause may be an impact to the nose, but many times the nose bleeds because of nasal congestion due to a nasal allergy, strep throat, a sinus infection, or a cold that irritates and weakens the delicate nasal lining.

In some adults, especially those taking aspirin or anticoagulants, the bleeding may start spontaneously. However, the main cause of nosebleeds is people picking or irritating the small blood vessels just inside the nose. If you pick, rub, or irritate these veins, they can break open and bleed.


Nosebleeds can develop in the rear part of the nose. Blood will typically flow backward and down the throat instead of out the nose. Applying pressure to the nostrils will not stop the flow of blood, and blood loss could be substantial. It is necessary to see a doctor or go to the emergency room in order to be treated
CAUSES:
In middle-aged people, spontaneous bleeding is often related to high blood pressure that is not well controlled, or not yet diagnosed. A nosebleed stemming from the back of the nose can also result from hemophilia (a bleeding disorder), leukemia, and other bleeding disorders related to low platelet levels or blood clotting.

Treatment of Nosebleeds:
To stop a common nosebleed, apply pressure to the dividing wall between the nostrils. First, sit or stand upright with the head tilted forward to lower blood pressure to the head, and prevent the escaping blood from flowing down the throat.

Take your thumb and forefinger and forcefully grab the front of your nose. Press hard enough so that the nostrils are pressed tightly against the septum. You know you have applied enough pressure if you look in mirror and see the skin blanch. Breathe through your mouth and continue to apply this pressure for one minute by the clock.


Most of the time, this pressure is sufficient to cause the blood to clot and stop the nosebleed. If the nose continues to bleed, apply pressure for another minute. If the bleeding still continues unabated after 15 minutes of steady pressure, contact your doctor.


Once the bleeding has stopped, do not blow your nose for several hours or you may cause it to bleed again. Apply an antibiotic ointment to a cotton-tipped applicator and gently rub it on the inside of your nose. The antibiotic will help destroy any germs, while the ointment will help keep the nasal lining moist. Reapply the ointment several times a day for several days, especially before going to bed at night. Many people tend to rub their noses unconsciously in their sleep, especially children. If the nasal lining is dry and unprotected, it can easily begin to bleed again.


Nosebleeds tend to recur because, although the tissue quickly heals, it takes more than a week for the area to heal completely. In the meantime, if you rub the nose hard, sneeze, blow your nose, or stick your finger in your nose to scratch or remove dried crusts of mucus inside the nose, you effectively remove the healing tissue and the bleeding can start all over again.


If professional help is needed, the doctor will probably pack the nose with gauze at the point where the back of the nose meets the back of the throat. This will put pressure on the damaged artery and stop the bleeding. For persistent bleeding, the nostril may first be anesthetized and a catheter then inserted. As the catheter fills with blood, pressure is applied to the artery and bleeding stops.


In the case of head injury, x-rays will be taken to see if there is a possible skull fracture.

Answer 2

my brother had the same problem, he's six now. and our pediatrician explained it was because of the stuffy air, or eating too much chocolates that makes body temperature warmer. we were really scared at first and rushed him to the hospital once. eventually, his episodes became fewer and fewer. to make sure that nothing was wrong, we let him take a blood test, the platelet count was most important, because it could indicate if his blood has problem clotting. he's okay now, thank God! i hope i was able to help, and that your son would get better soon.

Answer 3

I had them almost every day as a kid. It is from dry air. Have you tried a humidifier in your childs room? It may also be allergies irritating the sinuses.

Answer 4

Take grass jelly twice a week

Answer 5

yes it is quite common in young children my daughter used to get awful ones but grew out of them ,some children have to have the veins in their noses cauterized to stop them but usually they are nothing to worry about and the child will grow out of them