The distribution of tiny blood vessels in the nasal mucosa of children is dense, sensitive, and fragile, making it easy to rupture and cause bleeding. The occasional causes of nosebleeds include being overheated, feeling anxious, being hit by a foreign object, being physically assaulted, or being caused by nasal diseases. Massage of specific acupoints can clear heat, cool blood, stop bleeding, and relieve nosebleeds in children. Let's take a look at the methods of massage therapy for nosebleeds in children.
Main Acupoint for Massage Therapy for Nosebleeds in Children
Apply pressure to the right Duanzheng point.
Location of the right Duanzheng point: in the middle of the distal phalanx of the middle finger, towards the side of the little finger.
This acupoint is an effective point for treating nosebleeds and can quickly stop bleeding. When massaging, press the right Duanzheng point with the thumb and continue applying pressure for a while even after the bleeding stops to consolidate the therapeutic effect. Avoid pressing the left Duanzheng point as it has the opposite effect and may aggravate the nosebleed.
Additional Acupoints for Massage Therapy for Nosebleeds in Children
Rub Xiaotianxin for 5 minutes, massage the Kidney meridian for 5 minutes, clear Banmen acupoint for 5 minutes, massage the Lung meridian for 5 minutes, rub Yangchi acupoint for 1 minute, rub Erling Shangma acupoint for 3 minutes, and massage Qingtianhe water acupoint for 1 minute.
Rubbing Xiaotianxin has a therapeutic effect on external wind-heat; massaging the Kidney meridian can treat Liver fire rising; clearing Banmen acupoint can relieve stomach heat; massaging the Lung meridian can alleviate lung heat; rubbing Yangchi acupoint, Erling Shangma acupoint, and massaging Qingtianhe water acupoint can invigorate the brain, clear the mind, clear heat, and promote urination.
Differentiation-Based Massage Therapy for Nosebleeds in Children
Wind-heat invading the Lung type: nosebleeds or bloody nasal discharge, dry mouth and sore throat, cough with little phlegm, fever with aversion to wind, headache and body pain. Use the Qingtianhe water method to stop bleeding.
Fire-heat intense type: nosebleeds, red color with large volume, accompanied by gum bleeding, thirsty with a preference for drinking, constipation, yellowish-red urine. Apply pressure to Zusanli acupoint and use the Qingtianhe water method to stop bleeding.
Qi and blood deficiency type: nosebleeds, pale red color, accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, poor appetite. Tonify the Kidney meridian, tonify the Spleen meridian, and rub Piyu acupoint to stop bleeding.
Analysis of Massage Therapy for Nosebleeds in Children
By massaging the above acupoints, it can promote lung function, clear lung heat, and regulate blood vessels. Parents can insist on massaging their children every day to help reduce bleeding.
Precautions for Massage Therapy for Nosebleeds in Children
1. Generally speaking, nosebleeds caused by external wind-heat often occur together with a hot cold, nosebleeds caused by Liver fire rising often have symptoms of red face and dizziness in children. Nosebleeds caused by stomach heat often make children restless, with bad breath and constipation. Parents should pay attention to classifying and nurturing accordingly.
2. When a child has a nosebleed, parents can apply cold compress to the back of the neck first, and then massage to stop bleeding. In case of nosebleeds caused by impact, parents should check for other injuries and pay attention to disinfection.
3. A light diet and fruits can also reduce the symptoms of nosebleeds in children.
4. In dry weather during winter, children are prone to nosebleeds due to dryness and internal heat. Parents should encourage children to drink more water, increase indoor humidity, and avoid eating dry foods such as chocolate, biscuits, potato chips, and shrimp crackers.
