It is common in young children to put their fingers in their nose, and also because of this nosebleeds occur.
Putting your fingers in your nose is a habit that you instinctively perform, you don't control it. Sometimes because some disgust bothers them or because they already have the habit of putting them in while watching TV or before bedtime. The fact is that they are children with frequent nosebleeds, so we will see what to do when the child he puts his finger in his nose and bleeds.
Don't scold him, it's instinctive
My 4-year-old daughter has a habit of putting her fingers in her nose every so often, especially in the morning when she gets up with a dry nose, also when she is sleepy or concentrates watching a movie, for example. He returns from school with dried blood on his nose one day and another also, when he does not come running with bloody hands saying "Mommy Mommy Bleeds Me" that seems to have fallen down the stairs.
I have told him a thousand times not to do it but it's like telling someone not to eat their nails, he does it instinctively, like a tic, he is not aware of it. Even so, I will keep repeating you to stop doing it every time you see it with your finger on your nose, there are times with a simple look you realize and take it away right away.
Of course, we shouldn't scold them Because it's something they don't control. You have to talk to them and explain to them that they try not to do it, that it hurts the little glasses they have inside their nose, and that it is also very ugly.
You never threaten them with which the doctor is going to do horrible things or nonsense as they will enlarge the nostrils.
What to do when your nose bleeds?
That said, let's go to the practical: what should we do if the nose bleeds?
The term used in medicine to describe nosebleed is nosebleed or epistaxis. What happens is that the nose contains many small blood vessels that help heat and moisten the air we breathe. They are very close to the surface, so when touched, when rubbed, or sometimes when the nose is blown too hard, those vessels become irritated and may bleed.
It can also bleed due to environmental dryness, it is usually more frequent in dry weather sites and in winter heated environments, for example.
How to act? The most usual is to place the child's head back, but this will only cause the blood to be swallowed, which can cause the poor child to vomit.
What we must do is try to cut the bleeding. Keep the child's head slightly tilted forward pressing the top of the hole with your finger where bleeding occurs for five minutes (per clock).
If after five minutes of compression the bleeding does not stop, we place a piece of dry cotton or soaked with hydrogen peroxide inside the hole. The cotton plug should not be too large or too long to avoid damaging the child's nose and causing greater evils.
The application of cold can also help to contract the vessel and thus stop the bleeding. Ice can be applied (not directly) to the back of the nose.
I have to worry?
If after ten or fifteen minutes the bleeding has not stopped but we see that it has stopped a little we can repeat the tamponade. If, on the other hand, we see that the bleeding is going to be more, we must resort to a hospital center. We should also see a doctor if the child is very pale, weak or dizzy.
Most of the time the bleeding stops quickly with these simple measures. If not, you have to go to the doctor.
We should also worry if the bleeding is caused by both nostrils, since it involves bleeding from larger blood vessels in the back of the nose.
You should see a doctor if the bleeding does not decrease after 15-20 minutes, as well as if it occurs frequently, or after a fall or a blow.
How to prevent bleeding
Explain to your son that he is hurt by sticking his finger in his nose. Even if it is instinctive, you will avoid doing it sometimes.
Try to use a humidifier in your room to counteract environmental dryness, at least at night.
Always keep your nails cut to avoid infections
When bleeding is frequent, the doctor may prescribe an ointment or petroleum jelly to apply to the nostrils.
Frequently clean your nose with saline to remove dry mucus that you may have, especially in the morning.
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