Question

A five-year-old girl frequently experiences nosebleeds. What could be the cause of this? Is it necessary to go to the hospital for treatment? How long does it usually take to see improvement after treatment?

Answer

Hello, there can be various reasons for a child’s frequent nosebleeds. Here are some common situations:

  1. Children with colds: During a cold, the nasal mucosa may become fragile, making it prone to bleeding.
  2. Children with nasal allergies: Due to the nose being itchy, running, and stuffy, children may frequently pick their noses, leading to damaged nasal mucosa and bleeding.
  3. Children with a habit of picking their nose: This habit can damage the nasal mucosa, potentially causing nosebleeds.
  4. Children with blood disorders: Such children may frequently experience nosebleeds even without injury to the nose, usually slow but frequent bleeding that could be a sign of a blood disorder, and should prompt immediate hospital blood tests. If nosebleeds occur frequently, it is advisable to take the child to an otolaryngology department for examination to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.