Question
What’s causing my baby’s nosebleed?
Answer
Hello, newborn nosebleeds may be due to gastrointestinal discomfort caused by milk feeding or dry air leading to excessively dry nasal passages. Additionally, it’s important to consider if there are other health issues present, such as thrombocytopenia, which can also cause skin breakage and bleeding. When feeding newborns, it is important to ensure they drink plenty of water and consider switching to formula milk or breastfeeding. If the air at home is dry, using a humidifier can help increase humidity. If there is a family history of the condition or the bleeding is severe, it is advisable to take the baby to the hospital for a platelet level check immediately.