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3 nose bleeds within 24 hours, how worried need I be?

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Ddee444444 · 11/10/2023 21:32

Within the past 24hrs my DD (age 4) has had three nose bleeds. The first happened during the night last night so when I went to get her up for school was met with a bloody pillow and duvet.

The second started half an hour or so after she got up for school and she's just had another now (whilst asleep - so definitely not picking her nose or anything)

Prior to this, she has only ever had one before. 6 weeks or so ago.

I've managed to get her an appointment with the GP but it isn't until Friday and I'm worrying a bit a lot

I've heard that nose bleeds aren't uncommon in children but 3 within 24 hours surly can't be right? Does anybody have any experience of this?

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hopsalong · 11/10/2023 23:21

I don't think it's that worrying in itself. I had a nosebleed once or twice a day pretty much every day between 10 and 14, and there isn't nearly as much blood loss as there appears to be.

Having said this, I was much later (after massive post-partum haemorrhages) diagnosed with a mild clotting disorder. I haven't ever had to have emergency surgery, or a serious accident, so it doesn't affect me much. But if it becomes habitual I would ask for tests for blood clotting, not because the nose bleeds are themselves that much of an issue (although super annoying), but because you would want to know in an emergency.

DrCoconut · 11/10/2023 23:51

DS had a phase of nosebleeds. A blood test revealed his blood clotting time was a bit long. The hospital (GP referred him) couldn't find an underlying cause though and ruled out haemophilia etc. just said it's one of those things and treat him as normal. The nose bleeds have reduced in frequency now.

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Ddee444444 · 12/10/2023 05:38

Hollyhobbi · 11/10/2023 22:28

@Grumplechops Naseptin isn't antiflammatory nor does it calm the blood vessels. It's an antibiotic and disinfectant to prevent or treat infection in the nose. Also cauterisation is not that bad especially if it's chemical cauterisation. I'm on Warfarin and have had 4 or 5 heavy nosebleeds lasting over an hour! And no more since I had two blood vessels cauterised. Op do you know the correct way to do first aid to stop a nosebleed? And that you sit the patient with head tilted forward not back like the so called first aider in our office was trying to get me to do! My sister used to get a lot of nose bleeds as a young teenager, again she had cauterisation and no more since then and she's in her 50s now.

Thanks for this. No I didn't. I thought you needed to tilt your head back, facing upwards 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Ddee444444 · 12/10/2023 05:46

hopsalong · 11/10/2023 23:21

I don't think it's that worrying in itself. I had a nosebleed once or twice a day pretty much every day between 10 and 14, and there isn't nearly as much blood loss as there appears to be.

Having said this, I was much later (after massive post-partum haemorrhages) diagnosed with a mild clotting disorder. I haven't ever had to have emergency surgery, or a serious accident, so it doesn't affect me much. But if it becomes habitual I would ask for tests for blood clotting, not because the nose bleeds are themselves that much of an issue (although super annoying), but because you would want to know in an emergency.

Thats interesting as I have a history of haemorrhages. Twice postpartum and once post surgery. I've needed multiple blood transfusions.

Now you mention it I wonder if this has something to do with it too.. that she could be genetically more likely to be a 'bleeder'

I'm going to mention this on Friday to the GP and ask. Thank you.

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