Frequent bloody noses can be anything from nose irritation, nose polyps to more serious signs of a blood disorder. The "treatments" and prevention, therefore, can range anywhere from adding a humidifier to the room (to add moisture in the air, and hopefully alleviate nose irritation) to other treatments for polyps. Does your son have any other symptoms associated with the nose bleeds? Headaches? Any trauma or injury to the nose? Any medications?
I would not worry yourself, but would encourage you to take your son to his pediatrician to rule out the serious stuff.
According to the Mayo Clinic, nose bleeds are normal (if they last for more than 20 minutes, seek medical advice). There is some information on frequent nose bleeds, which sounds like a simple procedure can be done to cauterize the blood vessel in the septum: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-nosebleeds/HQ00105
I hope this helps--
Let us know what the doctor says!
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Frequent bloody noses can be anything from nose irritation, nose polyps to more serious signs of a blood disorder. The "treatments" and prevention, therefore, can range anywhere from adding a humidifier to the room (to add moisture in the air, and hopefully alleviate nose irritation) to other treatments for polyps. Does your son have any other symptoms associated with the nose bleeds? Headaches? Any trauma or injury to the nose? Any medications?
I would not worry yourself, but would encourage you to take your son to his pediatrician to rule out the serious stuff.
According to the Mayo Clinic, nose bleeds are normal (if they last for more than 20 minutes, seek medical advice). There is some information on frequent nose bleeds, which sounds like a simple procedure can be done to cauterize the blood vessel in the septum: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-nosebleeds/HQ00105
I hope this helps--
October 12, 2008 - 6:19pmLet us know what the doctor says!
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