Pediatric Nosebleeds

A nosebleed happens when the blood vessels rupture in the lining of the nasal passages.

What are Pediatric Nosebleeds?

Pediatric nosebleeds are common, but that doesn’t make them less scary for you or your child. Children tend to have nosebleeds more often than adults because the blood vessels in the lining of their nasal cavities are closer to the surface, making them more likely to rupture and result in a nosebleed.

In most cases, a nosebleed is not a serious condition, and most children grow out of having them. However, in rare cases, a nosebleed could be a sign of a more serious problem, such as a severe head injury.

What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Nosebleeds?

The main symptom of a nosebleed is bleeding that comes from one or both nostrils of the nose.

What are the causes of Pediatric Nosebleeds?

The most common causes of nosebleeds in children include:

A common cold that irritates the lining of the nasal passages
Exposure to dry air that dries out the nasal passages
Foreign body
Injury to the nose
Nose-picking
Repeated nose-blowing
Seasonal allergies
Sinus infection

Rarely, a nosebleed is caused by a serious head injury, a tumor in the nasal passage or a bleeding disorder.