Kid has a bloody nose? Don't panic! Most nosebleeds aren't a big deal and will end on their own. Learn the two things you need to stop the gushing, plus when to seek medical advice.
Nosebleeds are very common in children. They can result when a child picks his nose a little too aggressively, gets bonked during some rough play, or sometimes they can appear out of nowhere.
Kids are more likely to get bloody noses if they have a cold, since the mucous membrane lining inside the nose becomes swollen and tender, and blood vessels can break easily. The bleeding usually comes from a little blood vessel on the septum, the wall between the nostrils, at the very front of the nose.
Although it may look like a lot of blood, almost all nosebleeds will stop on their own within five minutes, and it is usually not necessary to seek medical attention.
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