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Nosebleeds at a Quick Glance
Nosebleed, medically known as epistaxis, is a condition that is described as hemorrhage or bleeding from the nose. Nose bleeds are common problems especially in children. It is estimated that about 1 in 10 children suffer from nosebleeds frequently. Why do children get nosebleeds? The nose is rich with blood vessels and the position is vulnerable as it is protruding on the face. In some children, the mucous membrane and veins in their nose are located very close to one another and are still very thin and fragile. When veins are located very close to the skin, the tendency is that these veins will most likely burst when the child rubs, blows or picks their nose. Other causes of nose bleed are colds and allergies, rough games, medications (especially blood thinners and aspirin), low levels of vitamin K, high altitudes, trauma, excessive heat, and dry nostrils especially during winter when the nasal membranes dry out and crack. What should you do if your child has a nosebleed? When your child experiences nosebleeds, you need to do the following:
2. Position the child's head slightly forward. Never tilt the head back as this causes the airways to open, making potential for the blood to run down the throat. Tilting the head forward allows the blood to drain out of the nose. 3. Keep the child calm as possible as exertion can worsen the bleeding. Pinch the nostrils together and apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Do this for at least 10 consecutive minutes. 4. Place an ice pack on the bloody nose. This can cause the blood vessels to constrict, therefore reducing the bleeding, inflammation and swelling. How do you prevent the nosebleed from recurring? Here are the things that you can do in order to prevent your child from experiencing nosebleeds:
* Since dry nostrils can cause nosebleeds, then it is necessary to keep the nostrils moist. You can do this by giving your child a warm shower. Putting petroleum jelly or a saline solution spray on the inside of the nose can also help keep the area moist. * Limit blood thinner medications such as aspirin, heparin, Coumadin and Vitamin E. Other known blood thinners are ginseng, ginger, and garlic. * Include citrus fruits in your child's daily diet as they can help decrease the incidence of nose bleeds. Citrus fruits contain bioflavonoid, an antioxidant, which strengthens the blood vessels and decreases the permeability and fragility of the capillaries. If your child does not like eating food, give him supplements that contain at least 500mg of bioflavonoid. * Avoid giving your child foods that can cause severe allergic reactions such as wheat and milk. Also, fried and spicy foods should be avoided. * Tell your child not to scratch and blow his nose very hard and to avoid rough games as much as possible. * To prevent nosebleeds from recurring, it is best to put a few drops of zinc oxide and castor oil in your child's nose every day. It is also best to give him foods that are rich in Vitamin K such as green leafy vegetables, such as cabbage, green tea, spinach, Brussels sprouts, turnip greens, oats, cheddar cheese, soybeans, and cauliflower. Here are some known alternatives that can be used to treat and prevent nosebleeds from recurring:
* Take equal parts of liquorice (Yashtimadhu), Red sandalwood (Rakta Chandan) and Naagakesara. Make a fine powder out of them. Add at least 2-3 pinches of the powder in a glass of water or milk and drink it. * Another remedy is by boiling goldenseal, acorns, or cayenne pepper.
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