Question
The baby has had three nosebleeds today. How should it be treated?
Answer
Firstly, it is suggested that you take the baby for a platelet test to see if a low platelet count is the cause. If the values are normal, it may be due to dry weather. Typically, nosebleeds in infants are benign and often occur at the front of the nasal septum. This area has a dense network of blood vessels. Whenever the weather is cold and dry or the patient has allergic rhinitis, the nasal mucosa becomes dry and fragile, making it easy to get injured. If you frequently blow your nose or pick your nose, it can cause mechanical damage, leading to nosebleeds.