2_girls_mommy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My 6 yr old has had nosebleeds fairly often lately. She woke up with one this morning. She had 2 in one day 2 weeks ago, and probably another one or two I am forgetting this summer. Before that she hasn't had any trouble with them in over a year. We googled, and just found things about dry air and using a humidifier. I need to dig mine out. I will bring it up at her next well visit in a month or two. Just wondering if it was something I should take her in for sooner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Are they easy to stop? IOW, she wakes up, her nose bleeds, you apply whatever techniques you use and it stops quickly, or does it keep going and going and going? If it stops quickly, then I'd go with the dry air/humidifier. Also, during the day, check to see if she's picking her nose. My nephew gets random nosebleeds from gold digging. If it keeps going (I've heard of kids filling up towels), then call your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 This morning, it was no trouble at all. She sat up, applied pressure and it was done in 5 min. or so. There was one day at Walmart that seemed to go on forever. We had people that worked there in the bathroom coming and going to check on us because they were worried. So I know that one was longer. I haven't seen her picking, but could be a factor, who knows? I forgot to mention there are no headaches. I also don't think she drinks enough water. I have to remind her to drink, and she never asks for a drink on her own. That could be related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 It could signal anemia. When I had severe anemia a few years ago, I would get bruises and nosebleeds easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 It could also be blood pressure, believe it or not. For the longer ones, try asking her if she was digging, she could've given herself a nice wide shallow cut. I knew a family with HORRIBLE nosebleeds. They would, literally, fill up SHEETS with the blood from their nose. It wasn't that it gushed, it just would not stop. It turned out that the father and sons (mom did not have this problem) all had REALLY high blood pressure and they were bursting vessels in their noses to let off pressure. That is not what it sounds like with your dd, though. If you apply pressure under her upper lip (roll some gauze and put it above her front teeth under her lip, she'll look like she's snarling) that can help stop the bleeding :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2a&z Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My ds gets nose bleeds pretty frequently. Sometimes with headaches and sometimes without. When I took him for his physical in June, I told the doctor about them and she said that it's not uncommon. She took a look and decided to cauterize the offending blood vessel with silver nitrate. He hasn't had a nosebleed on that side of his nose since. Two nights ago he had a nosebleed on the other side. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 This morning, it was no trouble at all. She sat up, applied pressure and it was done in 5 min. or so. There was one day at Walmart that seemed to go on forever. We had people that worked there in the bathroom coming and going to check on us because they were worried. So I know that one was longer. I haven't seen her picking, but could be a factor, who knows? I forgot to mention there are no headaches. I also don't think she drinks enough water. I have to remind her to drink, and she never asks for a drink on her own. That could be related. My gf is a flight attendant and in her training they taught her that people get nose bleeds when they are dehydrated. My ds get a lot of nose bleeds and his pediatrian said to swap a little neosporin in his nose with a q-tip during dry weather. We also used a humidifier in his room at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Do you use fish oil in your family ? Sometimes, taking too high a daily dosage of fish oil (taken for the omega-3s) can trigger nosebleeds. I had to reduce my son's intake for that reason. Sounds silly, but I read this in several sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I used to get nosebleeds fairly often when I lived in AZ and UT. I found that swabbing the inside of my nose with Vaseline helped a lot (along with keeping hydrated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Does she have allergies? Is she swimming alot? Allergies could cause her nose to either itch or be full of stuff, which could cause her to be picking at it in he sleep. Swimming without a noseplug could cause irritation and possible drying out of the nasal membranes. Just a couple of thoughts, from experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 : My ds gets nose bleeds pretty frequently. Sometimes with headaches and sometimes without. When I took him for his physical in June, I told the doctor about them and she said that it's not uncommon. She took a look and decided to cauterize the offending blood vessel with silver nitrate. He hasn't had a nosebleed on that side of his nose since. Two nights ago he had a nosebleed on the other side. Go figure. :iagree: Same here. DS is a swimmer and has allergies. We have had it done twice so far. It hurts for about 5 minutes after the procedure but then he is fine. For a doctor it is pretty easy to see if it is the nose or something else. P.S. My son was getting them pretty regular and they were pretty serve. For us it became a connivence issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My dd had major nosebleeds for years. She was eating too many bananas and/or apples each day. When we cut those out of her diet the nosebleeds stopped. But I think that is highly unusual. We also swab the inside of her nose with a product called Ayr if she is getting dried out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My daughter gets them all winter long because the heat is on and the house is dry. I would probably not be too concerned. You could always call doctors office and just talk to a nurse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouseacademy Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 For my dh I find that if he isn't getting enough calcium (and no, more dairy will NOT help- I am talking about plant-based calcium or herbal calcium like Kid-e-calc) and water he has more nosebleeds... also, if he is in a streak of nosebleeds, I have him take cayenne capsules to balance the blood pressure while his blood vessels are healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks ladies. I think I will not worry too much. She is probably dry from swimming, and not hydrated enough. I will start with that and break out the humidifier. I will keep in mind swabbing inside with something if they keep up after that, and talk to her ped at her next appt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Beginnings OR Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Both my kids have had nosebleed issues. Our pediatrician says it is due to climate, allergies, but also because their heads are growing and everything in there is being stretched... tissue and all. She suggested a swab of vaseline in their nostrils before they go to bed. It seems to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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