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After your child's nose cautery for nosebleeds: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your child has pain that does not get better after your child takes pain medicine.
- Your child gets another nosebleed and the nose is still bleeding after you have pinched the nose shut 3 times for 10 minutes each time (30 minutes total).
- There is a lot of blood running down the back of your child's throat even after you pinch the nose while your child tilts their head forward.
- Your child has a fever.
Watch closely for any changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your child still gets nosebleeds often, even if they don't last long.
- Your child does not get better as expected.
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