There are several causes of nosebleeds in children during sleep, ranging from the habit of scraping the nose, injuries to the nose due to falling from the mattress to colds or allergies that often recur. Nosebleeds usually last for a few seconds to 10 minutes and can stop on their own.
Nosebleeds are common in children aged 3 to 10 years. When nosebleeds occur, there is plenty of blood coming out, but nosebleeds in children rarely cause serious medical problems.
Blood from your baby's nose may surprise and make you worry. However, there is no need to panic. Children are more prone to nosebleeds than adults because the blood vessels in their nose are more numerous and thinner.
Several other causes can cause nosebleeds in children during sleep, namely:
The cause of nosebleeds in children during sleep the first is the habit of prying the nose often.
When doing this, the tip of the nail used to pry the nose can tear or injure small blood vessels located inside the nose. This is the reason why Little can bleed when absorbed in his nose.
Too often in an air-conditioned room for a long time makes the nasal cavity dry. This will then cause crust due to dry mucus in the nose, which will irritate the nasal mucosa. When scratched, blood will come out of the veins in the nose.
Diseases that can cause symptoms such as nasal congestion and irritation, such as colds, sinusitis, and allergies, can cause nosebleeds. Also, dust in the room can also be a trigger for allergies in children. When inflammation occurs due to allergies or irritation of the nasal mucosa, blood vessels will become more fragile and bleed easily.
Some children are often delirious during sleep. Some children can even walk or struggle when they are delirious. This can cause the child to suffer injuries due to the impact of the face to the edge of the bed or wall. If this happens, your child may experience a nosebleed due to injury to the nose.
In addition to injuries due to delirium during sleep, nosebleeds in children during sleep can also occur due to the entry of foreign objects into the child's nose.
Cold children are indeed a disease that is very reasonable for all children. But when a cold all the respiratory tracts of children experience interference. Children can not breathe with the nose because the bacteria cause mucus that flows continuously from the nose. When a lot of mucus flows from the nose, the nose becomes more sensitive and also dries. This can make a child exposed to nosebleeds at night.
Also, there is a lot of dirt that continues to stick to the wall of the nose due to colds so that children are more at risk of getting nosebleeds. To overcome this problem, cold children can be given cold medicine for children. You can also make the room temperature for children more comfortable so that children become healthier quickly.
Allergies that occur in children also tend to cause nosebleeds at night. Allergic children usually also suffer from other diseases such as asthma in children. Allergies in children can be caused by several things such as animal dander, cold air, dust, very dry air, hot air, or allergic to plant flower pollen. All allergies include special conditions especially if the child has experienced other allergies such as milk allergy. Therefore allergic children also need special care such as protecting the nose with a mask or using a mask when leaving the house.
Infection can occur easily in children because the child's immune system is still weak. Children can get infections that attack the respiratory system inside and outside. For example for pneumonia in children, asthma, and other types of diseases that attack the respiratory system. It is not easy to find out whether a child has an infection or not but when a child has frequent nosebleeds at night then another examination must be done.
8. Blood clotting disorders
Although it rarely happens, one of the things that can cause your child to experience frequent nosebleeds is blood clotting disorders. This condition can occur due to the side effects of medications, such as blood-thinning drugs, or certain diseases.
Children who have blood clotting disorders can experience sudden bleeding, such as at bedtime or frequent nosebleeds when they are active in school and play.
Nosebleeds that are not caused by injury generally do not cause pain. However, your child may feel shocked and panicked if you experience it while he sleeps.
The following are some things you should do when your child has a nosebleed:
If the nosebleeds are caused by dry air, try using an air humidifier in your Little One's bedroom, so that the inhaled air does not make the nasal cavity dry. Also, to prevent further irritation of the nasal mucosa, as much as possible keep the Little One from allergens, such as dust and cigarette smoke.
often a child's sleep during sleep is not caused by a dangerous condition. Even so, you need to immediately take your child to the doctor if the blood comes out very much, nosebleeds last more than 30 minutes, or accompanied by symptoms of dizziness, pale skin, chest pain, and shortness of breath.