Question 1

what should i do about my 4-year-olds frequent nosebleeds?

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Very common: Usually from allergies, picking on the nose, blowing nose too hard, constant rubbing etc. As long as there are no associated signs and symptoms like bruising , prolonged bleeding , cuts slow to heal, petechia or getting tired easily and he is healthy, then just treat the allergy. If + for above, need to see doctor to run test  to rule out blood disorders.

Question 2

how can i stop a nosebleed?

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In most cases: The bleeding for most patients are from the front of the septum. Lean forward (so you won't swallow your own blood) and pinch the nostril with your isilateral thumb on the side that is bleeding for 10-15 minutes will usually stop the bleeding. Decongestant spray like afrin (oxymetazoline) can also help. If the bleeding continue and is severe, you'll need to go the emergency room for treatment.

Question 3

i was wondering what does it mean if i am having an nosebleed everyday?

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Mucosal violation: It means the integrity of the nasal mucosa is broken. Try to humidify air at home, apply petroleum jelly inside nostrils to moisturize. With persistent nosebleeds, see ENT doc.

Question 4

what causes nosebleeds?

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Many possibilities: The most common source of a nose bleed is from the front/ bottom part of the nasal septum.  
This is a vascular area and some people have prominent blood vessels in this area. The blood vessels may break with a nose blow, dryness, or picking at this area.  But there are other more serious causes such as hypertension, growth and even a malignancy.  See an ENT doctor.

Question 5

how to stop nosebleeds forever?

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Treat nosebleeds: Difficult to guarantee stopping nose bleeds for ever. The nose has lots of small blood vessels that run through it, much of which help the nose function and maintain structure. If you have nose bleeds a lot, you should see an otolaryngology specialist for a thorough exam and identification (and treatment) of the cause(s).

Question 6

how do you deal with nosebleeds?

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Stop them, eval. why: Nosebleeds occur for a variety of reasons. In children, 90% of nose bleeds occur in the front  near the nostrils, which is why pinching the nose helps stop it, since pressure is applied. In adults, it can also be posteriorly, so pinching helps in fewer cases. Lean head forward, not backward, so you do not swallow the blood. May need scope to evaluate for nasal mass and blood work to check if okay.

Question 7

how can i heal chronic nosebleeds?

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Chronic nose bleeds: An ear nose and throat doctor can cauterize your nasal blood vessels to stop the bleeding

Question 8

what can cause continuos nosebleeds?

Accepted Answer

Prominent vessels: You may have some prominent blood vessels in the very front part of the septum. This region is easy to traumatize with nose picking/blowing nose, etc. If you are having frequent nose bleeds... Get it checked by your local ent.

Question 9

what could cause chronic nosebleeds?

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Nosebleeds: Some of the causes of frequent nosebleeds include constant exposure to dry air, consistent use of nasal sprays (for allergies or congestion), recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, and snorting drugs, such as cocaine. Sometimes, recurrent nosebleeds can indicate an underlying bleeding disorder.

Question 10

i often have nosebleeds. please help.?

Accepted Answer

Nosebleeds: This may be caused by changing weather, trauma to nose, Using Vaseline or a Eucalyptus based oil during the summer months may be useful

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