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My daugher’s nose bleeding

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My six-year-old daughter has been nose bleeding for the past one year. We have done every thing possible to stop this embarrassing incident without any luck. Your kind assistance will be appreciated.
Juliet (by SMS)

The nose is a part of the body rich in blood vessels (vascular) and is situated in a vulnerable position as it protrudes on the face. Nosebleeds can occur spontaneously when the nasal membranes dry out and crack. This is common in dry climates, or during the harmattan period when the air is dry and warm. Children are more susceptible to nose bleeds due to trauma, including self-induced by nose picking. When your child has nose bleeding, be calm and sit the child up so that her head is above her heart. She should not lie down. Pinch her nostrils closed. Use your thumb and index finger to hold her nostrils closed for 5 to 10 minutes while breathing through the mouth. This puts pressure on the part of her nose that’s bleeding and can make the blood stop flowing. You can then take her to the hospital for necessary actions. Children usually outgrow nose bleeding. All you can do for now is to advise her to stop picking her nose. In addition, keeping her fingernails short will discourage her from picking her nose.

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