If a person is susceptible to nosebleeds,
is it more likely that they will be
susceptible to vascular defects that might
cause strokes or bleeding in the brain?
I have a 12 year old son who periodically
gets nosebleeds and I am concerned that if
nosebleeds are caused by ruptured
capillaries that he might have a tendency
to having other small blood vessels
rupturing in his body and if this happens
in the brain then it could result in a
stroke or some other serious condition
such as aneurysms.
I would appreciate any advice from a
doctor if possible.
Thanks a lot.
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 11-16-07 08:01am
I am not a doctor but, do know a little
about stokes and how they are caused.
Strokes are normally caused by the
blocking of arteries to the brain
ei.......High cholestol, fats, staurated
fats, will cause a build up of plaque
around the artery wall in hench making it
harder for the blood to flow through and
the heart has to pump harder to force that
blood flow to the brain. Now take for
instance the carodid artery in the neck.
If that is over 50% blocked, it well could
cause a major blockage to that side of the
brain causing a left or right sided
stroke.
I would say if you are concerned about
your son's nose bleeds ( which I would be
to) take him to the doctor and get down to
the reason why this is happening. Don't
start to worry about things that might not
be. You will only stress yourslef out
trying to figure out what is wrong with
him. Could be absolutly nothing serious.
You also may want to ask about having a
blood test done that will tell his blood
clotting time.
Does you son have allergies by any
chance?
