Health Tip: What's Behind Frequent Nosebleeds?
They could mean a cold or allergy
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_131689.html (*this news item will not be available after 02/25/2013) Tuesday, November 27, 2012 (HealthDay News) -- Nosebleeds are common during childhood, especially during the preschool years. Though they can be scary, they usually aren't caused by a serious problem.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says common causes of nosebleeds include:
The American Academy of Pediatrics says common causes of nosebleeds include:
- Allergies or a cold, which can lead to nasal swelling or irritation.
- Trauma to the nose, from blowing too hard, picking or putting an object in the nose.
- Exposure to a very dry environment or harsh fumes.
- An abnormal anatomical structure of the nose.
- An abnormal growth inside the nose.
- A blood-clotting problem.
- Taking medication that dries out the nasal passages.
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