A member asked:

4 year old son blood testdue to chronic bosebleed ptt level came back 38, at that time he was having viral infection with fever. another blood test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Normal vs common: Kids commonly get nose bleeds when they are exposed to airborne irritants (smoke, fragrance, fumes, dust, allergens) or dry heat. They often awake with a bloody pillow after rubbing their nose into it during sleep & having a bleed.Blood tests at this age are rarely helpful and repeating a normal level is not indicated.

Answered 7/29/2014

3.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

4 year old son blood testdue to chronic bosebleed ptt level came back 38, at that time he was having viral infection with fever. another blood test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

My 3 yrs old son has a rash around his mouth mainly, on the cheeks, forehead, behind the ears and the neck. No fever, no recent viral infection.

A member asked:

21/2 year old ulcers in his mouth , fevers, dr said viral infection but i disagree, what else could be causing the ulcers?

A member asked:

My son 42 months old having recurring viral infection in a span of 30 days he had twice viral infection with high fever ,running nose and watery eyes. why is it recurring? his weight is 44 pounds and no history of disease?

A member asked:

My 5 yo son is having constant ear pain and fever on and off for over 10 days now. Blood test shows crp of 29. Is this a viral or bacterial infection? Paediatrician said bacterial. Can viral infection cause high crp?

A member asked:

43 year old Male coughing for 2 weeks & recurring fever for 1 week. Dr diagnosed viral infection. Gave 2 injections, antihistamines, cough syrup. Today phlegm is dark brown & no change in cough or fever. Joints are sore, weakness, dizzy, nose blocked?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My 4 year old son was ill due a viral infection and had associated fever. Today his body temp was low and it was 35.5 c. Is this serious?

3 year old son has a few petechiae and red blood in stools today, no fever. 10 month old daughter had petechiae last week and gum bleeding. Infection?

My 3 year old has sinus infection x 3 days. Fever resolved. Noticed today when he cried, had blood tinged tears. Should i b concern or related to sinu?

My son has been on abx for 5 days for an ear infection. Now he has a fever again from a cold. Possible to have viral and bacterial infx at same time?

Son is 4 year. Fever 6th day. Doc gave paracetmol & cough syrup.blood reports show reduced wbc n platelets. Doc say just viral fever. Anythin to worry?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?