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As your baby grows into a toddler, you will notice that there is never a quiet moment. They keep running around, falling and hurting themselves which can be a cause for worry. Besides, they end up falling sick sometimes too. Similarly, when you see them bleeding from the nose for apparently no reason (according to you), you tend to panic and might want to consult a doctor. Hang on. Nosebleeds are common among children aged 3-10. They stop on their own and can be easily managed at home most of the times. Continue reading to know all about nosebleeds in toddlers.
Epistaxis, a medical terminology for a nosebleed is very common in babies and toddlers. If your kid is experiencing a nosebleed, the bleeding will occur in one of the nostril in majority of the cases. Also, it will be easier for you to stop the bleeding if your toddler experiences a nose bleed at the front of the nose. It will take a little longer to stop the bleeding if it is at the back of the nose.
As mentioned earlier, it is perfectly normal for your toddler to experience nose bleeds. Some toddlers or babies have multiple nose bleeds in a week. Though it can be freighting, but there is nothing to be worried about it and it will stop in sometime.
Let’s take a look at some of the causes starting from the most common ones to the ones most unexpected to understand it better so that we know when rush to a doctor and when not to worry too much.
Here are some practical tips to handle a child who’s bleeding in the nose:
Call a doctor if:
Nose bleeding is common in toddlers and kids and is often not a cause for worry. Although as mentioned above that Some children might have several in a week, but it might not be dangerous if you consult a doctor and are aware of how to handle it well. Children eventually grow out of it and therefore don’t fret too much over it. Remember, if you are unsure about anything, it is better not to waste time and rush to the doctor to prevent anything untoward.
Did your toddler have nose bleeds? How did you handle it? Please do share your experience in the comments section below.
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