Question
Our child frequently experiences nosebleeds, but the amount of blood is not significant. Initially, we thought it was due to stomach trouble and treated it with a fire-clearing medicine, but the nosebleed did not improve. We are unsure about the cause and what measures should be taken when bleeding occurs during sleep.
Answer
When a child has a nosebleed, parents should remain calm as their tension can be transmitted to the child, causing them to feel anxious, which may lower blood pressure and slow down the bleeding. In most cases, nosebleeds are caused by a rupture of the nasal mucosa, but they could also be due to underlying conditions such as hemophilia, leukemia, low platelet count, clotting function issues, hypertension, or vascular tumors. If nosebleeds occur frequently without a clear cause or if bleeding lasts too long, immediate medical attention should be sought. In daily life, you can prevent nosebleeds by maintaining humidity levels, avoiding nose picking, and controlling colds and allergic symptoms. Additionally, when a nosebleed occurs, you can sit down with your head slightly forward and gently press on the soft part of the nasal wings with your thumb and index finger for 5-10 minutes to help stop the bleeding. If bleeding cannot be stopped, seek medical attention immediately.