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Child Having Frequent Nose Bleeds. What Could Be The Reason?
Question: I am concerned about my 4 years old sons nosebleeds. He has at least one a day they are light but with bright red blood. He also has been napping daily which
He stopped doing a couple years ago. He does pick his nose a lot which we try and curb.
He stopped doing a couple years ago. He does pick his nose a lot which we try and curb.
Brief Answer:
mostly due to nose picking
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are correct!
Nose picking is a major cause of nose bleeds.
Especially when the nostrils dry up due to bad weather.
However you show him to the ENT doctor and also get a blood test done for bleeding tendencies.
Good luck
God bless
Dr Uma
mostly due to nose picking
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are correct!
Nose picking is a major cause of nose bleeds.
Especially when the nostrils dry up due to bad weather.
However you show him to the ENT doctor and also get a blood test done for bleeding tendencies.
Good luck
God bless
Dr Uma
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