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What Causes Frequent Nosebleeds?
My son has had sudden numerous episodes of heavy nose bleeds in the last week. His pediatrician ran a urine and blood test. His red blood cell count is three points lower than the guideline low. And there was also trace of blood in the urine. They say it is some type of anemia, but need to figure out what. Do you have any suggestions or recommendations on what else to test for or look for? Not sure if this has anything to do with it, but he has recently been prone to tonsill stones as well.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of frequent nosebleeds. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infection, trauma, allergic and nonallergic rhinitis , hypertension, and use of blood thinning medications. But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to sinusitis mainly. Need not to worry. You should maintain hygiene and do nasal saline rinses. Avoid touching or pricking nose with any sharp object. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may check vitals, may order complete blood profile. For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take steam thrice a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of frequent nosebleeds. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infection, trauma, allergic and nonallergic rhinitis , hypertension, and use of blood thinning medications. But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to sinusitis mainly. Need not to worry. You should maintain hygiene and do nasal saline rinses. Avoid touching or pricking nose with any sharp object. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may check vitals, may order complete blood profile. For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take steam thrice a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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