Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
By proceeding further you accept the Terms and Conditions
Suggest Treatment For Dizziness With Nose Bleeding
My six year old son is complaining of dizziness when waking up....last month he had nosebleeds during the night almost every night for a week, could he be anemic? Also in October he had an accident where he was knocked unconscious is it possible these things are related?
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
Hi,
If your son suffered a traumatic brain injury (and that is certainly what it sounds like with him being knocked out) then, the dizziness is more likely than not due to the aftermath of that blow to the head.
He could be suffering from what we refer to as a postconcussive syndrome. I don't know that the nosebleeds can necessarily be tied together with the TBI but certainly, if he has PROFUSE nosebleeds and he is anemic as a result of the blood loss then, that can also be an explanation.
He needs to get blood work which can easily detect the presence of anemia or not and if he's not been seen by a TBI specialist or at least a pediatric neurologist for the TBI you should take him to one for evaluation and interim review of his case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
If your son suffered a traumatic brain injury (and that is certainly what it sounds like with him being knocked out) then, the dizziness is more likely than not due to the aftermath of that blow to the head.
He could be suffering from what we refer to as a postconcussive syndrome. I don't know that the nosebleeds can necessarily be tied together with the TBI but certainly, if he has PROFUSE nosebleeds and he is anemic as a result of the blood loss then, that can also be an explanation.
He needs to get blood work which can easily detect the presence of anemia or not and if he's not been seen by a TBI specialist or at least a pediatric neurologist for the TBI you should take him to one for evaluation and interim review of his case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....