There is no swelling and I have iced it. He cried briefly and has already rubbed his nose. Should I worry about a nose break with a child of this age, without swelling?
2007-09-09 12:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by travis e 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Your child DOES have nasal bones at this age. Signs of a nasal fracture (break) are swelling, discoloration, and deformity (does it look different than normal?). Deformity is the major thing with nose breaks... a light nose bleed is probably nothing major to worry about. If he is rubbing his nose without showing signs of pain, he is more than likely fine! Good luck!
2007-09-09 16:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by syp0721 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the child's nose is mostly cartilage, a bumb to the nose will cause bleeding. Do take notice of any mood or behavior changes. If it starts to bleed again, check with your pediatrician tomorrow.
2007-09-09 12:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by Robin B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah. If there's no swelling and is rubbing his nose without screaming you're pretty safe. Kids are resilient at this age and are really flexible.
2007-09-09 12:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna A 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this is too risky a situation to ask online. I would call "Ask a Nurse" or some 800 medical hotline you may be familiar with.
Do something quickly to be sure there's no possible compli..
2007-09-09 12:59:34 · answer #4 · answered by dwayne j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has no nose bones yet.
2007-09-09 12:48:26 · answer #5 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-09-09 12:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by Endurance over speed, me over u! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋