What causes nosebleeds in boys?

Many people have experienced nosebleeds. In addition to nosebleeds caused by trauma, many people have one thing in common when they have nosebleeds, that is, they have recently become inflamed or it is caused by dry weather. Because the nasal cavity is mainly connected to the liver and lungs, Chinese medicine believes that getting inflamed will damage the liver, and a bad liver will directly affect the nasal cavity. In addition, the qi and blood of a person with inflamed qi will increase. If the lungs have strong qi and blood, it will cause lung heat, and people will also have nosebleeds. In addition to nosebleeds, there will also be symptoms such as bloodshot eyes.

What causes nosebleeds in children?

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When the weather is hot and dry, and people are angry, or even not well rested, their qi and blood may flow upward, leading to nasal bleeding. In addition, drinking alcohol and eating too much spicy food may also cause lung heat and nosebleeds. In addition, excessive exposure to the sun can cause blood vessels in the head to dilate, causing nosebleeds.

It depends on the age group of the person. When the weather is dry, the elderly are more likely to have blood in their nasal discharge. If an elderly person suddenly has a lot of nose bleeding that is difficult to stop, you should suspect that he or she has high blood pressure and it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.

Nosebleeds in young people are also related to fatigue, exercise, etc. Generally speaking, patients can stop bleeding on their own. However, if you have a sudden nosebleed without any warning, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out lesions such as nasal tumors as soon as possible.

Causes of illness: such as blood disease, fever, cold, cough, etc. You should pay attention to common infectious colds such as seasonal colds, and take medicine to treat a cold in time.

Nasal trauma: Under the impact of severe trauma, the blood vessels under the mucosa will rupture and bleed, so you must protect your nose when exercising.

Picking the nose: Children often like to stick their fingers into their nostrils out of curiosity, which can easily cause local nasal mucosal bleeding.

Dietary reasons: Children may have nosebleeds because they eat too many irritating foods or because they are picky eaters. Parents should supervise their children and help them develop good eating habits. Parents should also not give children too much nutrition. What can be absorbed is the best.

Treatment

Blow out the blood clot

Before stopping the bleeding, try to blow out the blood clot. Because the blood clot blocking the blood vessels prevents them from closing. There are elastic fibers inside blood vessels, and when you remove the clot, these elastic fibers are able to contract and close the bleeding opening. Sometimes, after blowing the nose, parents can stop the bleeding by slightly pinching the child's nose with their hands.

Gauze or wet cotton

Place a small piece of sterilized wet gauze in each nostril. You can also use Neo-Synephrine decongestant or Afrin nasal spray to wet cotton and put it in the nostrils to help stop bleeding. But some experts prefer to wet the cotton with white vinegar. The acetic acid in the vinegar will burn slightly. However, decongestants only provide temporary stagnation of bleeding, and their abuse is not recommended because they may harm the nasal membranes.

Pinch your nose

After blowing your nose (to remove blood clots) and stuffing it with cotton, pinch your nostrils together with your thumb and index finger and keep pressing for 5-7 minutes. If the bleeding still does not stop, repeat the action of stuffing cotton and pinching the nose, and continue to apply pressure for 5-7 minutes. This should stop the bleeding.

Sit up straight

Having your child lie down or with their head tilted back will draw blood down their throat. You can sit in a chair and lean forward (don't tilt your head back).

Use ice

Coldness can cause blood vessels to constrict and reduce bleeding. You can use crushed ice or a cold towel to cool your nose, neck, and cheeks.