Nosebleeds are mild and extremely common in children, but usually stop within a few minutes. Nosebleeds often happen when your child knocks their nose or can be the result of a cold, hayfever, or if they overblow or pick their nose. If your child gets a nosebleed, tell them to sit up and lean forward if they feel faint and apply light pressure to the lower fleshy end of their nostril for 10-20 minutes. Call your doctor if the nosebleeding continues for more than 20-30 minutes or if the nosebleed is very heavy.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of nosebleeds from patient.co.uk, read on.
Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are common in children. They are usually mild and easily treated. Sometimes bleeding can be more severe, but this is usually in older people, or in people with other medical problems such as blood disorders. Get medical help quickly if the bleeding is severe, or if it does not stop within 20-30 minutes.
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