My 2-year-old gets frequent nosebleeds. Any idea what's causing this or how to make them stop for good?
- Kelly

A nosebleed once in a while is common, and there are many reasons why they may occur in children (including having a dry nose or nosepicking). However, if your child is getting them frequently or they are heavy and hard to stop, you'll want to see your child's doctor. Frequent nosebleeds in some cases can be the sign of another, more significant problem, such as leukemia or mild hemophilia.

For more information, check out this article.
Nosebleeds

Reviewed by: Neil Izenberg, MD
Date reviewed: Janaury 2004

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