Probably, there is no mother who would not be frightened when she discovers that her child is bleeding from the nose. Of course, in this case there is no need to panic, but it is also unreasonable to ignore this problem. If nosebleeds are repeated repeatedly, then it makes sense to consult a doctor, conduct an examination and find out what is causing this. Now we will also try to tell you why the nose bleeds in children.
Children have vulnerable nasal mucosa
In the nose, at the lower edge of the septum in both children and adults, there is a plexus of blood vessels located very close to the surface of the mucous membrane. It is called the Kisselbach zone. And since the baby's mucosa is still quite loose and very sensitive to influences, any small damage can cause nosebleeds. Even if he just thoughtfully picked his nose. In such cases, it is best to wean the baby from pulling his nose so as not to provoke new bleeding.
Vessels suffer from increased fragility
Often due to the lack of vitamin C in the body, the vessels begin to suffer from increased fragility, which causes nosebleeds in children. You understand that the best prevention in such a situation would be to introduce more fruits and raw vegetables into your offspring's diet, which will saturate his body with the necessary vitamins.
In winter, too dry air in the room where the child is located can also cause fragility of blood vessels. Drying up of the mucous membrane causes a loss of elasticity in the vessels, and, as a result, even an ordinary sneeze can provoke nosebleeds in children.
Defects in the structure of the nose and he alth problems
And if the baby has a deviated nasal septum, then in the morning the bleeding can be quite regular. At the same time, as a rule, the child still experiences difficulties with nasal breathing.
Bleeding may be accompanied by drops in blood pressure. In this case, the child is likely to complain of headaches and tinnitus. All this is attributed to signs of vegetovascular dystonia. But nosebleeds in children can be triggered by infectious diseases, various heart diseases, and even the process of sexual development in adolescents.
My nose is bleeding, what should I do?
- First of all, don't panic. This will be passed on to the baby and cause his heart to beat faster, which in turn will increase blood loss.
- Seatedchild, slightly tilt his head forward (not back!). Open or loosen your clothes, open a window, and force him to breathe by inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. This will increase blood clotting.
- Put ice on the bridge of your nose or a towel soaked in cold water, and try to warm your legs with a heating pad or wrap a blanket. This will cause blood to drain from the head.
- Squeeze the bleeding nostril with your fingers or insert a swab soaked in hydrogen peroxide into it. This will help pinch the broken vessel.
- If the bleeding doesn't stop, call an ambulance. Blood loss can result in dizziness and fainting.
Immediately after the blood has stopped, do not eat, drink tea or coffee. All this contributes to an increase in blood pressure, which means it can provoke new bleeding.
