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What Causes Nose Bleeding After A Head Injury?
Question: Hi
My 4 year old just had a fall and hit the back of his head. There is a swell and also he had nosebleed after that. The bleeding did not last more than 3mins. He gets nosebleed easily and the last time he had it was 12 hours ago
My 4 year old just had a fall and hit the back of his head. There is a swell and also he had nosebleed after that. The bleeding did not last more than 3mins. He gets nosebleed easily and the last time he had it was 12 hours ago
Brief Answer:
Nasal bleeding is quite common
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms Yenee,
Swelling at the site of injury and nasal bleed are quite common in children.
There is no cause for concern if following criteria are fulfilled
1. Child is playful and interested in surrounding
2. No abnormal movements of body
3. No persistent vomiting
4. No excessive crying
5. No loss of consciousness
6. There is no external deformity of nose
Local application of ice and analgesic/anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen syrup will provide him much needed relief.
Do get back to me if you need any assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Nasal bleeding is quite common
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms Yenee,
Swelling at the site of injury and nasal bleed are quite common in children.
There is no cause for concern if following criteria are fulfilled
1. Child is playful and interested in surrounding
2. No abnormal movements of body
3. No persistent vomiting
4. No excessive crying
5. No loss of consciousness
6. There is no external deformity of nose
Local application of ice and analgesic/anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen syrup will provide him much needed relief.
Do get back to me if you need any assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your reply, Dr XXXXXXX
My child is asleep now but he was complaining of giddiness before he slept. I did ask him to try walking when he complained of giddiness and I did not notice any clumsiness in his movements.
Should the giddiness be of any concern?
My child is asleep now but he was complaining of giddiness before he slept. I did ask him to try walking when he complained of giddiness and I did not notice any clumsiness in his movements.
Should the giddiness be of any concern?
Brief Answer:
No cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,
Giddiness is also usually associated with pediatric Head injury and there is no cause for concern.
Allow him to sleep. He will wake up fresh.
Do keep me informed about developments.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
No cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings,
Giddiness is also usually associated with pediatric Head injury and there is no cause for concern.
Allow him to sleep. He will wake up fresh.
Do keep me informed about developments.
Take Care
Regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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